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Description

Rare Proof 1889 Ten Dollar
Mintage of 45 Pieces

1889 $10 -- Repaired -- PCGS Genuine. Proof, Unc. Details. Only 45 proof 1889 tens were struck, a number of which were eventually spent due to their high purchasing power during a time of need. This fully struck and flashy lemon-gold specimen must have been a formidable beauty when first delivered, despite a curly lintmark beneath star 8. An area above the date is smoothed, hairlined, partly laminated, and discolored white.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28FU, PCGS# 8829, Greysheet# 9684)

Weight: 16.72 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2014
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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 10, 2014 for: $3,818.75
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