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1877 Sailor Head Dime in Copper, PR65 Brown
Standout Example of Judd-1498

1877 10C Sailor Head Ten Cents, Judd-1498, Pollock-1651, Low R.7, PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. William Barber's portrait of Liberty resembles the famous Sailor Head design but lacks the "sailor" collar. The 13 tiny stars are widely spaced, and the date is at the exergue. The reverse is of the regular-issue Seated dime. A coin without a country since UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is absent. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Beautiful pale blue and pinkish patina and few signs of contact make this a standout example of this rare issue. Population: 2 in 65 Brown, 1 finer (12/14).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2ADM, PCGS# 61833, Greysheet# 14691)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 9, 2015 for: $8,812.50
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