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1857-S Ten Dollar, AU55
Attractive Early S-Mint Ten

1857-S $10 AU55 NGC. The meager production for this issue was 26,000 pieces, and most survivors are today about XF45. This Choice AU example shows attractive golden-yellow surfaces with a scattering of small- to medium-sized marks in the fields, notably an arcing mark from close to star 11 to star 13. Tinges of rose appear in the coronet. Census: 4 in 55, 6 finer (2/14).
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 263V, PCGS# 8624, Greysheet# 9453)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
March, 2014
20th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
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Sold on Mar 20, 2014 for: $4,112.50
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