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Gerry Fortin Rare Coins continues to expand Liberty Seated half dime inventory for advanced variety collectors. Attributions are per Valentine and follow on research published by the Liberty Seated Collectors Club within individual Gobrecht Journal articles or presented in the Collective Volumes.

There are 30 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on October 13, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1837 No Stars, Small Date	MS64+	PCGS 84754725		Gem	$1850	Small Date, Frosted Luster, Obverse Golden Splash, Gem Original, Mirror Collection. We open the newest Mirror Collection consignment release with a gem 1838 Small Date offering that presents consistent frosted luster with a splash of gold toning on the upper left obverse. As is typical with the 1837 half dime and dime issues, the strike is completely executed. Bright light exposure activates notable cartwheels. This lot was struck with a late die state obverse die that exhibits "spalling" through the right upright arm and lower leg. "Spalling" is a die erosion condition where the die steel disintegrates rather than cracking. A quality release that would fit nicely into a type set or full date and mintmark project. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1838 No Stars, Large Date	MS65	PCGS 48108206		Gem	$1450	New October 1! Large Stars, Frosted Luster, Natural Coin Gray Patination, Gem Original. The second year of Liberty Seated half dime and dime production brought stars to the obverse with No Drapery type designation. This 1838 gem would certainly qualify for inclusion into an advanced type set or regular series set. Natural coin gray patination screams originality while the frosted luster is delightful under a bright light. A complete strike is also needed along with a die crack from the right ribbon end to the denticles below. A tad stronger luster would bring this piece into the CAC stickering realm. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1838 No Drapery, Small Stars	MS64	PCGS 46453734		Choice	$1650	Small Stars, Very Late Die State, Frosted Luster, Nice Cartwheels, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. GFRC is thrilled to be offering yet another 1838 Small Stars half dimes as released from the Lakeland Collection. The "small stars" result from a regular large stars obverse die being lapped due to extended usage resulting in die rust pitting, clashing, and the all important die crack in the right obverse field. This obverse die is lapped in an attempt to remove some of the damage and results in weak and "smaller" sized stars. Obverse and reverse die clashing, a weak date punched and the all important die crack at star 13 are the key diagnostics. This example is a case study for the late die state conditions and is sure to please the specialist. Under a bright light, the surface radiate frosted luster, with bluish-gold noted on the obverse while the reverse features center aquamarine surround by gold between the wreath and rim. Cartwheels are active and certainly pleasing. A CAC approved NGC MS64 example recently sold for $2852 as a reference. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder without a CAC attempt.
	1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS64	NGC 2685622002		Choice	$1400	Creamy Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Near-Gem, CAC Approved. Consignor Price Reduction - A boldly repunched star 8 is readily evident on this superbly preserved 1838 Seated half dime. Radiant mint bloom radiates creamy frosted luster when placed under angled lighting. Strike is fully executed with a reverse die crack through O(F) into the wreath. One reverse field mark holds this piece back from potential higher grade. The eye appeal is certainly there. Newly consigned and a premium example. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1838 No Drapery, Small Stars	AU55	NGC 6099831013		Choice	$395	Small Stars, Crusty Coin Gray, Choice Original, Sooner Collection. By now, the Liberty Seated community should understand that the 1838 "Small Stars" half dime is not a date punch size variety, but rather the product of a heavily rusted obverse die with reduced star outlines due to die lapping. This is a crusty example with natural coin gray patina that is thicker on the reverse. The lighter obverse toning provides for soft satiny luster to radiate. This is a classic Small Stars with heavy die rust and the die crack from the right facing arm to star 13. The surfaces are unabraded with the usual reverse die clashing. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1838-O No Stars	F15	PCGS 21824029	V-1	Choice	$950	New October 13! Repunched 8, Scarce No Stars Issue, Choice at Grade, Sheffield Collection. A first year New Orleans half dime issue, the 1838-O date was limited to 70,000 strikes and continues to be challenging in all grades. Two varieties are known (V-1, V-2) with this offering being the V-1 repunched date. Strike quality was a persistence issue for half dimes with the V-1 being better struck than V-2. The Sheffield Collection release is new to GFRC and a notable opportunity to secure a lower grade (affordable) specimen with CAC approval. Rich coin gray patination is consistent on both sides with several abrasions noted on the obverse. Unquestionably original with a strong strike for the issue. The CAC census stands at 31 with a price guide value of $750 that is too conservative considering single digit population at grade until reaching the VF35/EF40 level with a doubling of price. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval.
	1839-O No Drapery, Rev of 1840-O	VF25	PCGS 48270248	V-1, FS-301	Choice	$4150	New October 8! Very Rare Large O, Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Strictly Original. GFRC is excited to be offering this very rare 1839-O V-1 example struck with the Large O reverse of 1840. Few examples are documented and listed as R5 rarity in the Cummings online reference at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_o5viK3j9ao797Jc0aN8_h8J-N8W6_-D/view. His reference presents a roster of known specimens with this lot unlisted and easily being a top 5 specimen. Pricing records are minimal leading to a challenge with setting an offer price. GFRC has sold an PCGS AU53 CAC example for $12,000 as the highest priced record. An AU Details example, the Al Blythe plate coin, has sold twice for $4,313 and $,3000. Next in the roster is an original ANACS EF40 that has sold for $6,500 and $4,773. No VF sales records are reported by Cummings. My offer number captures this example's circulated cameo eye appeal that should immediately cement its status in the condition census. Surfaces are well preserved with natural coin gray patination and without contact marks. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder. Please note that our consignor has not submitted this lot to CAC. The originality is all there for approval, the question mark is how conservative is the grading, a second and parallel criteria.
	1840-O With Drapery	EF40	CACG 130819875	V-7	Choice	$1200	With Drapery, Excellent Type Candidate, Crusty Original. This fully detailed 1840-O Drapery V-7 half dime has been conservatively graded by the great folks at CACG. Surfaces are toned a natural coin gray with deeper shades on the obverse as is to be expected for strict originality. Perfect for a circulated type collection among other possible reasons for a purchase. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval.
	1843	MS65+	NGC 4882299003		Gem	$1600	Gem Original Example, Steely Reflectance, Hammered Strike, Mirror Collection. The 1843 Philadelphia half dime date falls into the "common" category with a mintage of slightly over one million. In full gem or better, the date becomes scarce. The Mirror Collection is releasing a GFRC-Gem rated example with orange-gray hues and a strong showing of steely reflectance. Vertical die striations are noted with a 10x under a bright light. Strike is hammered with all device fully impressed. The NGC grading is accurate for this strictly original offering. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1845	MS63	NGC 372805005	V-6	Choice	$425	Steely Reflectance, Complete Strike, Fully Choice, Sooner Collection. Sharp steely reflectivity is the primary highlight of this choice original 1845 V-6 half dime along with light pastel rose and gold hues. A complete strike is noted under a 10x along with unabraded surfaces. The certified grade is a function of luster, an accurate assessment though the eye appeal is high. Another premium release from the Sooner Collection. Housed in NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder.
	1848-O	MS66	NGC 6060839007	V-4	Gem	$3750	Gem Original, Mirror Collection. The 1840s Seated half dime coinage tends to be boldly impressed, and this piece is no exception with design details rising sharply above the fields. Completely detailed stars are elevated from the planchet and surround the figure of Liberty in high relief. The satiny luster is exceptional along with vibrant cartwheel as the coin is tilted under a bright light. This Mirror Collection release is essentially untoned with a hint of gold at the rims. V-4, with the date starting in the rock and sloping down to the right, while the mintmark is small, thick, and nearly circular. The V-4 Small O reverse is a well recognized die variety rarity within the Liberty Seated community. Al Blythe, in his DLRC Press guidebook, rates the V-4 as R7 rarity in Mint State as few example are known. Opportunity with the possibility of acquiring a condition census specimen. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1849-O	VF20	NGC 6606811019		Choice	$395	important New Orleans Date, Crusty Gray. A scarce and semi-key New Orleans date, this new 1849-O half dime has a mintage of 140,000, one of the smallest mintage in the entire series. Surfaces a covered with a thick crusty gray skin. An example at an affordable grade as the pricing premiums accelerate quickly in EF or better. Accurately graded and housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1856-O	MS62	NGC 618003012	V-10a	Choice	$675	Heavily Clashed, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Fully Struck and Choice, Sooner Collection. Liberty Seated half dime collectors should take note of this exciting 1856-O V-10a specimen with one of the heaviest die clashes seen on Seated coinage. The obverse die, when struck by the reverse die due to no planchet in the feeder mechanism, has been imprinted with the full outline of the reverse wreath. Both the left and right obverse fields exhibits complete outlines of the reverse motifs. This is a brilliant frosted example that is complete struck other than the typical denticle weakness, a chronic issue for both the Philadelphia and New Orleans dates. Surfaces are well preserved and unabraded. This is a lot of coin at the offer price. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder.
	1857-O	MS64	NGC Fatty 211229005	V-1	Choice	$1100	Near-Gem Original, Sooner Collection.. Frosty fields host thick tan and midnight blue patina, and the toning is unquestionably natural. A mark on the jaw precludes CAC consideration, but the originality and in-hand pop are otherwise consistent with CAC certification. V-1, with a large mintmark punched low. NGC notes 41 coins in MS64 and 49 examples finer. The NGC price guide is $725 in MS64, advancing to $1,800 in MS65. This GFRC-rated near-Gem example is strong for an MS64 piece and represents an optimal grade acquisition, given the valuation jump at the MS65 level. Housed in NGC Gen 4 (1989-1992) no line Fatty holder with green label. PCGS #4366
	1858	MS66	NGC 6271747006		Gem	$1000	Superb Eye Appeal, Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Unquestionable Gem, Mirror Collection. The 1858 Seated half dime is one of the more common dates in the series and ideal for type. This impressive Mirror Collection release offers superb eye appeal including brilliant frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. The bullseye toning features an essentially untoned center surrounded by an initial green ring that transitions to pewter-gold at the peripheries. The overall strike is deeply impressed with heavily clashed dies on both sides. Wire rims are also noted. The PCGS price guide has recently been updated $1200 with this lot's offer price being very fair for the overall presentation and eye appeal. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1858-O	MS65	NGC 3061335004		Gem	$1150	Gem Type Offering, Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Superb Presentation, Mirror Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - What a pleasure it is to handle Mirror Collection duplicates! Case in point is this 1858-O Seated half dime that offers glowing frosted luster that is sure to please the selective collector. Active cartwheels are noted under a bright light along with the intermixed rose-gold patina that is deeper on the reverse. The coin in-hand is much nicer than the illustration which lacks the ability to showcase luster. This piece has multiple die clashing events on both sides. Accurately graded and a welcomed addition to an advanced collection. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1859-O	MS64	PCGS 39234277		Choice	$985	Frosted Luster, Paquet Hubbed Design, Choice Original, Mirror Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - 1859 brought the introduction of the Anthony Paquet rendition of the Christian Gobrecht initial design. The Paquet interpretation was short lived and is collected as a one year type piece. This Mirror Collection duplicate is notable for its brilliant frosted luster under a bright light. Swirling cartwheels are equally impressive along with light gold toning. The certified grade is a function of lightly (multiple) clashed fields with intermixed faint chatter. Bottomline, this example is primarily a type coin and luster play for those seeking a Mint State example of the Paquet engraving artistry. The New Orleans struck example is better with a mintage of 560,000. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1860	MS65	PCGS 5226827		Gem	$795	New October 13! Satiny Mint Frost, Bold Luster, Complete Strike, A Lovely Gem, Sheffield Collection. Indeed, this lovely gem warrants a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation for its overall beauty. Dazzling satiny/frosted luster is readily apparent under angled lighting with playful cartwheels. The strike is completely executed with intricately defined devices and a touch of maroon toning on the obverse and peripheral aquamarine-rose on the reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder with CAC approval and an example of old time grading before the gradeflation reared its ugly head in the mid 2000s. The CAC guide lists $775 as fair market value.
	1860-O	MS63	CACG 499751474		Choice	$625	New October 13! Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Well Preserved, Sheffield Collection. With a smidgen over 1,000,000 struck, the 1860 New Orleans issue falls into the "common" realm though premium Mint State survivors are limited. The Sheffield Collection is releasing a conservatively graded example with frosted luster and a fully detailed strike. Intermixed grays and brown shades are overlaid on a silver background on the obverse while the reverse presents light gold with aquamarine towards the borders. The CACG census tally is seven graded with a price guide value of $625 at grade. The offer price is quite reasonable for a quick sale. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval.
	1862	MS67	NGC 3603610003		Gem	$1700	Sharp Reflectance, Mirrored Fields, Peripheral Gold, Super Gem, Mirror Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - This exceptional Mirror Collection duplicate exhibits semi-prooflike reflectivity in the fields that forms a splendid backdrop to smartly impressed, frosty-textured design elements. Perpherical golden shades further showcase the mirrors under a bright light. Both sides are crisply struck with bold die clashing. Circulation strike half dime production remained strong at the Philadelphia Mint in 1862, regardless that by early summer, silver had disapHopusedpeared from circulation in the East and Midwest due to the Civil War uncertainties. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1862	MS65	CACG 709744698		Gem	$800	New October 13! Gem Original, Superb Originality, Sheffield Collection. There is no question concerning the strict CACG grading standards when handling an ever increasing amount of Seated material in their holders. This 1862 Philadelphia struck half dime is typical of those standards wuth brilliant frosted luster regardless of the copper-gold skin. An intricately detailed example, from the Sheffield Collection, with heavy die clashing on both sides. Surfaces are complete unabraded and pleasing. A "common date" with the CAC approved census totaling 132 pieces making this offering ideal for type. The CAC price guide estimates fair market value at $775, thus our offer price is quite fair for this premium quality gem. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval.
	1863-S	AU55	CACG 516502702		Choice	$925	New October 13! Scarce Civil War Issue, Choice Original, Sheffield Collection. The first year of Liberty Seated half dime at the San Francisco mint arrived during 1863 with only 100,000 pieces struck. This fact leads to considerable scarcity in AU or better. This lovely AU55 example is only one of three presented graded at CACG and offers bold frosted luster and a complete strike. Hints of gold are seen under a bright light with the GFRC images presenting silver coloration. Even light wear is noted under a 10x along with an obverse line below the right scroll end. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval.
	1864-S	MS61	NGC 6613149013		Choice	$1475	Rare Civil War San Francisco Date, Choice Original, Lakeland Collection.. Liberty Seated half dime collectors infrequently see the 1864-S date as mintage was a tiny 90,000 pieces. The rough mining community conditions left few survivors for present day collectors. The Lakeland Collection is releasing one of its duplicate Civil War pieces back to the marketplace after purchasing from GFRC during June 2024. Originally from the Mirror Collection and promptly scooped up by out mother and son collecting team. Both sides present steely fields with consistent luster and toning front and back, a testament to the originality. A few ancient contact marks are noted on the obverse but fully toned. The MS61 grade is quite fair for this noteworthy lot. The June 2024 purchase can be found in the Sales Archive. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1866-P,S	EF Details	raw		Choice	$375	Victorian Era Jewelry Buttons, Crusty Original and Choice, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. The AuburnNY Collection is back with a special treat with these 1866 dated half dimes and dime. These are Victorian Era jewelry pieces are buttons with Seated coinage obverse side soldered onto pins. Based on this positioning, the obverses are protected from incremental wear once placed into jewelry status. We have a crusty gray 1866-P (yes, the date slopes up) and two 1866 half dimes with less wear but similair crust. The consignor and GFRC have done our best to price these antiquities but offers are welcomed for the three pieces as one lot.
	1866-S	MS64	NGC 215946001		Choice	$1575	Challenging San Francisco Issue, Frosted Luster, Bright Light Eye Appeal, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. The 1866-S half dime is yet another duplicate release from the Lakeland Collection, a Civil War centric project. Mintage for the date is only 120,000 with survival rates being very low as could be expected for a small silver piece. This example was specially preserved given its frosted luster and pristine surfaces. Full enjoyment occurs under a bright light as the obverse shifts to center rose and peripheral blues. These colors are obviously repeated on the reverse in a bold manner. An unquestionably original example that belongs in an advanced Seated half dime set. Housed in NGC Gen 4 (1989-1992) no line brown label Fatty holder.
	1867	MS67+	NGC 6060853004		Gem	$10950	Condition Census, Key Date, Heavily Striated Dies, Mirror Collection. The Condition Census 1867 example is the primary highlight of the Mirror Collection release and an important opportunity. showing well-struck devices and sharply reflective fields. This is a beautifully toned coin, the peripheries ringed in iridescent cobalt-blue and reddish-orange patina that frames brilliant centers. A proof like specimen that is fully struck, save for AL of HALF at the center of the reverse. Heavy vertical die striations are prominent under a 10x along with clash marks, which are not unusual for the issue. NGC reports just four 1867 half dimes in Superb Gem condition, two of which are Prooflike. An important acquisition opportunity to collectors to view the Civil War era extending through 1867. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1868	MS65	PCGS 45096507		Gem	$1685	New October 13! Museum Quality Gem, Tough Date, Partially Mirrored, Sheffield Collection. Only twenty-seven 1868 dated half dimes have been approved at CAC suggesting this is a sleeper date in the Seated half dime series. A long description is not necessary as this is a museum quality gem with partially mirrored surfaces and a light gray patina. I'm serious about this offering and going with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Surfaces are pristine and the strike is 100% executed with full wire rims. Priced at a tad above the CDN CAC guide and worth every penny and then some. This is a superb example.... Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval. Previously sold by GFRC with the record in the Sales Archive.
	1871	MS66+	PCGS 33783765		Gem	$1550	Condition Census Worthy, Superb Mint Bloom, Gem Original, Hawk Farm Collection. Thick mint bloom is the highlight of this superb gem 1871 half dime from the famous D.L.Hansen Collection. Worthy of a condition census moniker as the bright light frosted luster is densely rich. Light gold toning on the obverse is a bit amplified on the obverse image. Strike is variable which is symptomatic of late date Philly issues. A notable release courtesy of the Hawk Farm Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) special pedigree D.L.Hansen holder with CAC approval.
	1872	PF64	CACG 706625039		Gem	$950	Watery Mirrored, Colorful Presentation, Pristine Surfaces, Fresh CACG Grading. 1872 Liberty Seated half dimes proof strikes totaled 950 pieces. This survivor has been meticulous preserved leading to a host of positive attributes. First are the watery mirrors noted under a bright light along with colorful toning that consists of blues, aquamarine, and gold on the obverse while the reverse presents a rose center surrounded by green-gold overlaying the wreath. Second are the pristine surfaces without any traces of a single hairline. Finally, the strike is fully executed along with partial wire rims. The watery mirrors will be thoroughly enjoyed under a bright light. The lovely little half dime has been conservatively graded and is housed in new CAC Grading holder and graded consistent with CAC approval standards.
	1872-S Below Wreath	MS61	NGC 3415751005		Choice	$350	Below Wreath, Choice Original, Subdued Frosted Luster, Sooner Collection. A popular Liberty Seated half dime date that marks the end of circulation strikes. San Francisco strikes will be found with In and Below Wreath mintmark placements. The sooner Collection is back with a Below Wreath offering that sports a light gray skin with golden shades at the periphery. Strike is typical. A minimally abraded piece with soft luster behind the technical grade. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.