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1856 10C Small Date PR66 NGC. F-101....
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Sold on Oct 28, 2015 for:
$11,750.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Description
1856 Small Date Dime, Eye-Appealing PR66
An Infrequently Seen Proof
1856 10C Small Date PR66 NGC. F-101. Reddish-gold patination
that clings to the margins of this gorgeous Premium Gem proof
embraces brilliant centers. The design elements exhibit the
razor-sharp definition one would expect of a proof strike.
Impeccable preservation characterizes both sides. This piece
exhibits pleasing overall eye appeal.Variety: Breen-3295, Fortin-101, High R.6. Proof Dies, Doubled Obverse Die, Medium Level Date. The obverse die exhibits bold doubling to the north on the shield and within the lower gown folds. A die defect is seen on the right side of Liberty's left (facing) breast, and a die line travels from the rim to the top right of the R in AMERICA.
Population Data (9/15): According to the PCGS website, 30 to 40 examples of the 1856 proof dime are known. NGC reports two submissions in PR66 and none finer. PCGS has seen two PR66 pieces and one finer.
Heritage Commentary: Fortin intimates that the 1856 dime in proof format is a difficult coin to acquire. The Heritage Archives substantiate this, showing only 43 appearances through the major auction houses over the past 20 or so years. Moreover, it is known that some of these represent more than one appearance. The present PR66 offering with its gorgeous eye appeal is therefore an ideal choice for the Seated dime specialist. It may be many years before an 1856 proof dime in this level of preservation crosses the auction block again.
Provenance: Purchased from Jason Carter (12/2005).
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23CA, PCGS# 4745, Greysheet# 4207)
Weight: 2.49 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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