1842 LIBERTY SEATED 50C, SMALL DATE, REV 1842 PCGS PR65 CAC

For specialists, this PCGS PR65 1842 Liberty Seated half dollar, Small Date, Rev 1842 offers attractive natural patina and proof finish in a technically important format. Liberty Seated coinage offers a broad field for date, mintmark, and variety specialists, with premium preservation becoming increasingly important. Attribution specialists will note Small Date. From a scarcity standpoint, the issue is notable: the mintage was 10, and it is reported as the sole highest graded by PCGS. The proof manufacture gives the design a different visual presence than regular coinage, making surface originality especially important. Its importance rests on more than grade alone: attribution, surface character, and context all contribute to its appeal.