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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 24 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on May 14, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1838	MS65	PCGS 25351181		Choice	$1895	New May 2! Near Gem. Atrractive Stars, No Drapery Type.. Surfaces are original with a few ticks on either side. The obverse is well struck with eye appealing toning and is gem quality. The obverse center is mostly copper toned with tints of blue and magenta at the date and yellow blue near stars 1-8. The reverse is well struck except for the A in HALF.
	1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS64	NGC 2685622002		Choice	$1285	Creamy Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Near-Gem, CAC Approved. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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, Large Stars	MS62	PCGS 27234464		Choice	$550	Large Date, Evergreen State Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2026) holder. Full description shortly.
	1839-O	MS65	NGC 3644128001		Choice	$11300	Brilliant White Luster with Hammered Strike. A full strike on a blast white lustrous coin from this New Orleans product. Die clashing can be seen on both sides. The obverse has interesting die breaks from stars 1 and 4 as well as between stars 2 and 3. On the reverse, there is a die break on the second T of STATES. There is a small toning spot below Miss Liberty's foot. There are 3 graded MS65 at NGC with 5 higher.
	1839-O Large O	VF30	PCGS 24052485	V-5, FS-501	Choice	$3395	New May 2! Scarce Large O FS-501, V-5. Original and Unusually Smooth for VF30. The Large O used in 1838-O dimes was used for this single die in 1839. This coin is designated on the label as one of eight FS-501 coins graded by PCGS with just two higher graded at VF35 and XF40. Smooth, original medium grey surfaces with one light rim ding on the rim near star 5.
	1839-O No Drapery, Rev of 1840-O	VF25	PCGS 48270248	V-1, FS-301	Choice	$3750	Very Rare Large O, Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Strictly Original. Consignor Price Reduction - 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	MS62	NGC 1940269009	V-7	Choice	$9950	Key Date Rarity in Unc. Ex. William A. Harmon. In a recent Gobrecht Journal, Craig Eberhardt's article on Uncirculated 1840-O Drapery Half Dimes mentions this coin as one of the six Uncirculated coins known. This coin is strictly original light grey with light toning on the peripheries. There are no noticeable marks on the coin. Liberty's left facing thigh shows a hint of rub.
	1840-O Drapery	EF40	PCGS 49109539		Choice	$875	Attractive Color. A semi-key date with generous amounts of blue and magenta color for this collector grade. Although lightly wiped, the coin is very appealling for this issue and grade.
	1843	MS66	PCGS 13718953		Gem	$2750	New March 24! Beautiful toning; shattered reverse. Excellent luster underlying golden rust toning at the centers with blue toning at the obverse periphery creates excellent eye appeal on this early Seated half dime. With only 9 stickered at CAC in 66 with none higher, this pop top half dime would be a great addition to a collector putting together a high grade set or would make an excellent type coin. The shattered reverse die creates additional interest.
	1843	MS65+	NGC 4882299003		Gem	$1475	Gem Original Example, Steely Reflectance, Hammered Strike, Mirror Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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.
	1844	MS66	NGC Fatty 274744011		Gem	$3600	Beautifully Struck with Excellent Color. The first thing that leaps out is the captivating color on both sides of the coin. Then add in a beautifully struck example and this is what the new GFRC 2.0 team loves to offer. All wrapped up in an old NGC Fatty holder. Simply gorgeous.
	1844-O 170 Degree CW Rotated Rev	EF45	PCGS 12248171		Choice	$1995	New May 2! Rotated Reverse. Scarce Date. 1844-O half dimes are one ot the better dates in the Seated half dime series. Some varieties of this date are medal turn which means the obverse and reverse are oriented the same way (no need to turn the coin up or down to orient the reverse). This coin is not exactly 180 degree medal turn and is designated by PCGS as a mint error with 170 degrees rotation. This small O reverse variety has good luster. It is well struck on the obverse and weaker struck on the reverse particularly in the right side of the wreath. The obverse has some small ticks and marks. The reverse is attractive with mostly copper toning and hints of magenta and blue toning.
	1846	EF45	CACG 41371215		Choice	$6950	New May 2! Key Date! Good Detail, Unmarked Surfaces. Ex. Hilt Collection. Just 27,000 minted of this lowest minted date in the Stars on Obverse type. The next smallest mintage date is the 1853 No Arrows with a mintage of 135,000. What stands out is how smooth the surfaces are. The coin displays good detail with nice even wear. CAC has endorsed 4 at this grade, with just 5 higher. The CACG holder indicates this with a (L)egacy designation.
	1853 Arrows	MS67	CACG 648509387		Gem	$12950	New May 2! Original surfaces; High Grade Type Coin. CAC has only endorsed 9 coins at the Supberb Gem MS67 level of this three year type coin. This coin is original with highly lustrous undipped off white surfaces. It is nicely struck and clean. Some die clashing can be seen on the reverse.
	1853 With Arrows	MS62	PCGS 36662992		Choice	$350	With Arrows Type, Evergreen State Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. Full description shortly.
	1858	MS66	NGC 6271747006		Gem	$920	Superb Eye Appeal, Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Unquestionable Gem, Mirror Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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 Inverted Date	EF40	PCGS 3582829		Gem	HOLD $575	New May 2! Inverted Date Variety with Original Surfaces. One of the more interesting varieties in the Seated half dime series where the date was initially punched upside down and then was correctly punched. The repunching is most apparent in the spacing between numbers at the center of the date. The original, gunmetal grey surfaces have no noticeable marks. In a PCGS Gen. 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1858-O	MS65	NGC 3061335004		Gem	$1055	Gem Type Offering, Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Superb Presentation, Mirror Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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 Transitional	MS64	PCGS 52076438	J-267	Choice	$7300	New May 14! Rare with about 100 Known! The Coin without a Country. In 1859-1860, the half dime and dime changed to having United States of America moved from the obverse to the reverse. During this transition period, some 1860 half dimes were struck with the new With Stars Obverse. However, some coins were paired with the 1859 reverse which doesn't have United States of America on the back, thus the "Coin without a Country." PCGS now calls these Transitional and a Judd-267 pattern number has been assigned to these rare transitional coins. This coin has attractive and original rust purple toning over lustrous surfaces. It is well struck with the exception of stars 9 and 10 on the obverse. There is one line on the right obverse field near stars 12 and 13. While these coins are certainly rare, it is the story that makes this a fascinating conversation piece to non-collectors.
	1860-O	AU55	CACG 241506292		Choice	$275	Original Appealing O-Mint. Original grey with splashes of bit of darker color and crust. A bit weakly struck on the reverse wreath as often found but with nice frosty luster and clean surfaces.
	1864-S	MS61	NGC 6613149013		Choice	$1355	Rare Civil War San Francisco Date, Choice Original, Lakeland Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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.
	1867	MS67+	NGC 6060853004		Gem	$10100	Condition Census, Key Date, Heavily Striated Dies, Mirror Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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.
	1870	MS65	PCGS 25604866		Choice	$900	Well Struck with Hardly Any Marks. This coin has a hammered strike with smooth surfaces. Toned an attractive bluish color that is more pronounced on the obverse and around the rim on the reverse. Luster is slightly muted
	1871	PF65	PCGS 28182675		Choice	$1150	New April 9! Beautiful Dual-Sided Toner. The 1871 half dime proof had a mintage of 960. This well struck coin packs a lot of eye appeal. The obverse fields are toned in watery blue and magenta colors with the rims toned in shades of yellow and orange. The reverse is mostly cobalt blue on the rims surrounding magenta color in the center.