Canada: Victoria 10 Cents 1875-H,...

Description

Key 1875-H 10 Cents MS64--Tied for Finest Certified

Victoria 10 Cents 1875-H, KM3, MS64 PCGS. A clerical error accounts for the uncertain number of 1874-H and 1875-H 10 Cents pieces, with both years' mintages combined being 1.6 million coins. The 1875-H is clearly the rarer of the two years and is considerably more valuable. Curiously, the number of coins submitted to PCGS is roughly the same for each year. However, it is obvious that the rarity of the 1875-H has driven a significant portion of the survivors to be certified, since 18 pieces have been graded in AG-VF conditions. Mint State pieces are legendary rarities with only seven examples certified in a tight cluster between MS62 and MS64 (none are in the MS60-MS61 range and none are finer than MS64). This piece is tied with three others at the MS64 level (7/09). The devices are sharply impressed on each side, and there are only minor luster grazes and tiny abrasions that keep the coin from an even higher grade. The surfaces are toned in rich shadings of deep gray, lilac, and rose. An outstanding opportunity for the specialist to acquire this key issue.
From the Canadiana Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 18.03mm
Weight: 2.324g
ASW: 0.0691oz
Mintage: 1,000,000

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