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1856 10C Small Date PR64 NGC. CAC. F-101....

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1856 Dime, Patinated PR64
Difficult in Proof Format

1856 10C Small Date PR64 NGC. CAC. F-101. Intermingled reddish-gold, purple, electric-blue, and orange toning gravitates to the borders of this near-Gem proof, more extensive and deeper on the reverse. The central areas are a soft bluish-green, displaying a slightly deeper hue on the reverse. All of the design elements are sharply struck. A few minor handling marks likely preclude Gem classification.

Variety: Breen-3295, Fortin-101, High R.6. Doubled obverse die with a medium, level date, the only known proof dies. The obverse die is boldly doubled north on the shield and within the lower gown folds. A die defect shows on Liberty's left (facing) breast, and a die line is visible from the rim to the top right of the R in AMERICA.

Population Data (9/15): The PCGS website estimates the known number of 1856 proof dimes at 30 to 40 pieces. NGC reports six submissions in PR64 and six examples finer. PCGS shows seven near-Gems and five finer. Seven in this grade have the green CAC approval.

Heritage Commentary: The number of 1856 proof dimes minted is unknown. All known proofs display a Small Date. Fortin writes: "A difficult date to locate in proof condition."

Provenance: Purchased from David Lawrence Rare Coins (8/1998).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23CA, PCGS# 4745, Greysheet# 4207)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2015 October 28 Gardner Collection IV US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1229 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2015
28th Wednesday
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