1845 Liberty Seated Half Dime. V-5, FS-302. Repunched Date. MS-65 (PCGS).Vivid toning engages the viewer from both sides and speaks volumes about the originality of this beautiful Gem. The obverse exhibits powder blue peripheral highlights that yield to softer silver-rose toward the center. Even more vividly toned, the reverse is peripherally toned in reddish-apricot and cobalt blue around a brilliant center. Both sides are fully lustrous with a soft, satin to frosty texture. The 1845 is among the more plentiful early date issues in the Liberty Seated half dime series, thanks in large measure to a generous mintage of 1,564,000 pieces. The issue is popular with specialists as well as type collectors, however, due to a number of interesting varieties. FS-302 is one of these, and a loupe readily reveals bold repunching on all four digits in the date on the present example.PCGS# 4335. NGC ID: 2337.PCGS Population: 24; 20 finer (MS-67+ finest).From the Henry Collection of Liberty Seated Half Dimes.
