1858-O 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101, Low R.6. ...

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1858-O Dime, Lustrous MS66
Boldly Struck and Impeccably Preserved

1858-O 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101, Low R.6. Peripheral yellow-gold patina imbued with traces of orange gravitates to the obverse margin of this gorgeous Premium Gem, framing the lavender-violet center. On the reverse, sky-blue toning around the border cedes to splashes of lavender in the central area. Both sides radiate strong mint luster, an unusual attribute for this issue (per Greer). Moreover, the design elements are boldly struck, another unusual trait for the date. In this regard, Fortin and Greer both write that Liberty's head, breast, and shield are typically weak, along with the the reverse leaves and bowknot. Impeccable preservation rounds out the outstanding eye appeal, appropriately endorsed by CAC.

Variety: Fortin-101, the only variety listed for the date.

Population Data (5/14): This piece is one of the two finest graded by PCGS. NGC has certified one MS66 and one MS67. The present offering is the only one of these four coins with the CAC green approval sticker. It is significant to note that the two services have graded just 36 coins in mint condition.

Heritage Commentary: The 1858-O saw a relatively low mintage of 290,000 pieces and is a fairly scarce date above Very Fine. Mint State examples are rare. Our Auction Archives show that Uncirculated pieces have made 49 appearances since its inception in 1993, mostly in MS62 through MS65.

Consignor Commentary: Fortin notes that the coin is usually weakly struck, a point Greer concurs with, along with saying that the coin tends to be lusterless. Not this coin. Even the pickiest SLQ collector would term this coin FH, so sharply struck are Liberty's curls. The reverse is fully detailed. In fact, the only weakness in the strike is on Liberty's foot. I would note one minor anomaly. A small cud closes the lower loop on the 5 in the date. Beautifully toned with resilient luster, the coin has to be among the finest known (at the time it was purchased it was the sole MS66, but it has since been joined by several others, and there is now one MS67).

Provenance: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2004), lot 6043. (Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2392, PCGS# 4617, Greysheet# 4104)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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