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1856-S Ten Dollar, Solidly Struck MS61
An Important Condition Rarity

1856-S $10 MS61 PCGS. Large S, which is centered beneath the juncture of the arrow feathers and the branch stem. The two Medium S varieties show the mintmark positioned to the left of the arrow feathers. Breen (1988) suggests the Large S variety is "Very rare. Possibly the last of the 3 deliveries," which was apparently about 2,500 coins.

The 1856-S is a scarce date in circulated grades (irrespective of mintmark variety), where the population reports show it to be concentrated in Extremely Fine and About Uncirculated. Mint State pieces are very rare with 10 examples certified, only one finer than MS62 (a PCGS MS63).

The lustrous surfaces of the present MS61 offering display yellow-gold coloration imbued with traces or red, and a solid strike resulted in strong definition on all design elements. Scattered, minute surface and rim marks limit the grade, yet these do not appear too be all that significant for an MS61. A couple of vertically aligned marks left of Liberty's lips and a graze above the EN of TEN may help to identify the coin. Population: 2 in 61, 4 finer (3/14).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 263S, PCGS# 8621, Greysheet# 9451)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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