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1859 10C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC....

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1859 Dime, PR68 ★ Cameo
Immaculate Surfaces and Bold Eye Appeal

1859 10C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. This piece is clearly among the few finest survivors of the 1859 proof dimes, a coin with extremely deep mirrors and pronounced mint frost on the devices. The central obverse is brilliant but shows gradations of reddish-russet and blue patina around the margin. The reverse is not quite brilliant in the center, more a bit golden with the same peripheral color as the obverse. Diagonal striations from die polishing appear in the reverse fields. A small cluster of planchet flakes on the obverse, in the field to the right of Liberty's right (facing) arm, are the only mentionable flaws.

Population Data (5/14): This is the sole finest Cameo at PR68 ★ Cameo in NGC's data, although that service lists one PR68 in Ultra Cameo as well. PCGS shows none finer than PR67 regardless of contrast level.

Heritage Commentary: The year 1859 is the first for which the mintage of proof dimes is fairly certain, 800 coins; the estimate of 300+ for the 1858 is speculative. This immaculate coin, boasting incredible eye appeal, from early in the "public proofs" era would highlight any type or Seated dime collection.

Provenance: The Aspen Collection of Proof Coinage / Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2010), lot 3365.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23CD, PCGS# 84748, Greysheet# 4218)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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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
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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