1848-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. Large O. MS-66+ (NGC). CAC.A glittering golden iridescence dominates the centers of this pristine jewel, accented by deeper sapphire shades at the borders. Softness at the upper left reverse is typical for the type, and the devices are otherwise sharp throughout. Satiny and lustrous without any notable imperfections. This piece ranks among the very finest known, with just 4 coins certified finer by NGC at MS-67.The 1848-O is perhaps one of the most underexplored issues addressed by Valentines original 1931 manuscript, which included only two varieties of this date despite a mintage of 600,000 coins. These two marriages were expanded to six in Breens 1958 supplement to the Valentine reprint and swelled by two more pairings courtesy of William Harmons research published in the March 1993 <em>Gobrecht Journal </em>(Issue# 56). It is a rare issue in Mint State as most examples were well used and eventually lost in circulation. This is a particularly attractive Gem survivor whose surfaces and pleasing appearance confirm it as one the finest available to todays collectors.
