Although the 100,000-coin mintage of the 1863-S was generous by early San Francisco Mint standards, those pieces that survived circulation and escaped melting are confined to circulated grades. Certainly elusive at this superb gem level, only a single finer piece is known! Fully struck surfaces are brightly lustrous with brilliant silvery-white mint frost gracing both sides. Delightfully smooth in hand with some like clash marks on the obverse, the overall eye appeal is stunning! - Liberty Seated Half Dime
