1835 H10C Capped Bust Half Dime, Large Date, Large 5C PCGS MS65

Here’s a great early 19^th century type coin to add to you collection. Plus in its gem grade, this 1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5, is offered at a more affordable price. Note the original golden brown patina on both sides of this well-struck piece. PCGS has graded 37 as MS65 with 29 finer. Collectors Universe gives this issue a price of $3,500.00 in MS65.

Ron Guth writes in PCGS Coinfacts, “Thanks to some different-sized punches, 1835 Half Dimes come in at least four different, major varieties:

Small Date, Large 5C. Small Date, Small 5C. Large Date, Large 5C. Large Date, Small 5C.

Of these varieties, the Large Date, Large 5C is the most common (by far), followed by the Small Date, Small 5C, then the Small Date, Large 5C and the Large Date, Small 5C (these two are of approximately equal rarity).”

Photo comparison, Capped Bust half dime, 1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5C—LARGE DATE vs. SMALL DATE. Photo: PCGS Coinfacts website.