2017-10-06 Fri

The key date 1802 Half Dime is one of the rarest coins in the U.S. The mintage and survival rate of this coin is not very well known, unlike other rare American coins.

A book by Jon P. Amato named Numismatic Background and Census of 1802 Half Dimes: A Classic American Rarity shares information about known examples of this coin, with facts on the level of preservation, provenance and the price for which they were sold at auctions. Collectors will now get a better idea about the number of these coins which exist in the various grade levels. They will now be aware of the average market value as well.

A single die pair struck all known 1802 half dimes. The book talks about the number of coins known to be struck by the U.S. Mint. Records of auctions held as early as 1859 have been mentioned. The same issue has appeared in auctions for 167 times within a span of 140 years till 1998. The book can be purchased for $29.95 at HA.com