Half Dimes, Coins in Old Holders Highlight Heritage Auctions
Half Dimes, Coins in Old Holders Highlight Heritage Auctions The forgotten denomination of The Old Orchard Collection of Half Dimes. Bidding in this month-long auction is open now, continuing through a live session beginning at 6 PM CT (7 PM ET) on May 29. The Old Orchard Collection features 133 coins, ranging from 1794 through the end of the series, with a majority in Mint State grades. As is all too common with older coinage that was freely used in circulation, some issues are all but impossible to locate in a Mint State grade, such as the 1846 half dime. No fewer than 10 examples of this...
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