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1856 10C Small Date PR67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101....
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Description
1856 Small Date Dime, Toned PR67
A Difficult Date in Proof
1856 10C Small Date PR67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101. A
cobalt-blue and lavender obverse toning cedes to mostly cobalt-blue
on the reverse of this gorgeous Superb Gem proof. Sharply struck
design elements further enhance the coin's beautiful eye appeal, as
do the impeccably preserved surfaces. A difficult date to locate in
proof condition.Variety: Fortin-101. The obverse die is boldly doubled north on the shield and within the lower gown folds. There is also a die defect on Liberty's left breast. On the reverse, a die line is seen from the rim to the R in AMERICA.
Population Data: The PCGS website estimates 30 to 40 known 1856 proof dimes. The two major services have certified 44 pieces. The present Superb Gem offering is the sole coin seen by PCGS. NGC has graded a PR68 Cameo.
Heritage Commentary: This date was struck from an unknown mintage. Survivors are mainly in the lower numeric grades of PR60 to PR64.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23CA, PCGS# 4745, Greysheet# 4207)
Weight: 2.49 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2014 June 23 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection of US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1213 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2014
23rd
Monday
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