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1864-S 10C MS67 NGC. Fortin-101, High R.6....
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Sold on Jun 23, 2014 for:
$25,850.00
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Description
1864-S Dime, Toned MS67
The Finest Known
1864-S 10C MS67 NGC. Fortin-101, High R.6. Radiant luster
emanates from the silver-gray surfaces of this Superb Gem that are
visited by occasional brownish streaks and toning spots, somewhat
more prominent on the obverse. The design elements are well-struck.
Liberty's head and the bowknot, while not fully delineated, exhibit
better detail than expected. These elements are typically flat (per
Greer). Both sides are devoid of mentionable contact marks. This is
a nice problem-free specimen.Variety: Fortin-101, the only known die pair. The date is closely spaced and the small mintmark is well formed.
Population Data (5/14): The present offering is the finest certified by either NGC or PCGS. The former service has seen only 16 Mint State examples, while PCGS has graded 14 pieces in Uncirculated. Only two of the 30 certified Mint State 1864-S dimes grade better than MS65, and the average grade of those 30 submissions is slightly greater than MS63.
Heritage Commentary: Greer contends "This is the easiest S-mint dime to locate from the 1860 to 1868 period, but is still very scarce above VF. Despite its higher availability, locating nice problem free examples can be challenging." Both Greer and Fortin assign a high R.6 rarity rating to the 1864-S in Mint State grades.
Consignor Commentary: A decent strike with no obvious flaws makes up for the less-than-perfect eye appeal, as the surfaces lack color and are affected by a few dark toning spots and streaks.
Provenance: Northern Bay Collection (Stack's, 3/2006), lot 4287.(Registry values: N1)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 239N, PCGS# 4640, Greysheet# 4113)
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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