Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2108		1807 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. Gorgeous steel gray toning on both sides of this early dime, with full luster in the fields. As usually seen, the obverse die shows clash marks around Liberty and the dentils are weak on the left sides. Excellent hair detail on Liberty and similar on the reverse, where the eagle is bold. Better surfaces than one might expect for the grade, and highly appealing for the issue. PCGS has graded 32 this high, with 30 graded higher. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,418
Lot 2109		1809 Capped Bust Dime. VF-35. Light steel gray in color, with slighter darker fields. Evenly struck by the dies, but the surfaces show a few faint scratches, the worst of which extends from Liberty's drapery to the rim below the first star. Important as the first year of issue of the new John Reich design, and a very difficult date to locate in high grades. Here we begin an extensive specialized collection of Capped Bust dimes by die variety. This collection was formed by a West coast collector over many years, and represents years of searching and upgrading to form his variety set. Many rare varieties are offered, some of which appear only infrequently at auction, or sell quickly by private sale. From a collecting standpoint, this series represents many challenges to the numismatist. There are currently 122 known Capped Bust varieties which range from common to extremely rare, and these are listed in detail in "Early United States Dimes 1796-1837" by Davis, Logan, Lovejoy, McCloskey and Subjack and this important reference work is widely available and an absolute necessity for any serious variety collector of dimes. We would also highly recommend interested collectors join the John Reich Collectors Society, which specializes in early Federal coinage from 1792 to 1837 for both silver and gold denominations. The JRCS club can be reached by contacting Bradley S. Karoleff, P.O. Box 135, Harrison, OH 45030-0135 or see them on the web at http://www.JRCS.org. Capped Bust dimes are a fascinating series to collect, and we are proud to offer this wide ranging selection from moderate grades to high, common to rare for all numismatists. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2110		1820 Capped Bust Dime. "STATESOFAMERICA". PCGS graded AU-58. A scarce variety and this one is very close to mint state and may actually qualify. Full separation on the uppermost curls on Liberty, and lovely light steel gray color over abundant luster. Die swelling on the obverse through the first four stars, as often seen. Sharply struck and a truly exceptional coin for the grade. PCGS has only graded 4 examples of this variety, this one and 2 as MS-64, and 1 as MS-65. Curiously, the reverse die was used in 1814, and then reused again in 1820 to coin more dimes, but the story just gets interesting now, for the reverse die was sold as scrap metal during the 1830s, and found its way to New York coin dealer Robert Bashlow by 1962. Bashlow took the die Scotland and struck several impressions in various metals, but when he returned to the United States, the Customs Office forced him to surrender the die and all the impressions he had made, and then destroyed the die and all the impressions, despite the pleas from the Smithsonian curator who had heard about the incident. Hence the historic die was lost, but supposedly a few impressions made by Bashlow are still known. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. From the Larry Blackwelder collection via Julian Leidman in 1993. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 2111		1820 Capped Bust Dime. Large 0. VF-35. A scarce variety which is seldom found in higher grades, this particular example has lovely color and surfaces for the grade and will satisfy most collectors. The reverse die always shows a crack from the eagle's neck into the left wing, and all known examples show this crack. No sign of the swelling on the obverse or reverse, so this is an early die state. Despite the moderate rarity, this coin would nearly qualify for the condition census for the variety (9/96, published in the John Reich Journal) although a few more have undoubtedly turned up in the last five years. Scarce and underrated. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $242
Lot 2112		1820 Capped Bust Dime. Large 0. Both grade VF-20. The 1820 JR-1 is the scarce STATESOFAMERICA reverse, the coin is toned with dark gray in the fields which contrasts with the silvery gray devices, the reverse shows some irregular heavy toning and there are some minor surface scratches. On the 1821 we see pleasing color and average surfaces for the grade. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $414
Lot 2113		1820 Capped Bust Dime. Small 0. EF-40 or better. Sharp on the obverse periphery, a touch weak at the centers, with the usual weakness on the eagle's neck. Light hairlines on both sides from circulation, probably from an ancient cleaning. One of the more common 1820 varieties. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2114		1820 Capped Bust Dime. Small 0. EF-40 but cleaned and retoned. This one has been cleaned and retoned to a dull gray color on both sides. Nevertheless, the coin is very sharply struck, and shows substantial hair and feather details. We also note a rim bump below the 8 in the date, and a small nick on the edge by the tenth star. Research by numismatists has shown that Mint Engraver John Reich apparently "signed" the dies he engraved by using a notched star, often the last star by Liberty's curl on Capped Bust half dollars. Although the design is attributed to him, no notched stars appeared until 1820, 3 years after he left employment at the Philadelphia Mint. It is believed that this die was prepared without a date by John Reich, or perhaps his "signature" punch was used without realizing the significance by another mint worker. The later theory would appear to be unlikely, as all 13 stars show the notched point, always pointing towards the rim, just as it is positioned on half dollars of the Reich period. On dimes, only a single obverse die shows the notched stars, and it was used to coin both JR-5 and JR-6 dimes of 1820. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $173
Lot 2115		1820 Capped Bust Dime. Small 0. Fine-12. A rare and seldom offered variety, this one is toned a medium steel gray color, with bluish and gold highlights at the periphery. The die crack through the second to fourth stars is well developed. As to the strike, it is sharp on the reverse, while the obverse seems shallow in depth, due to the lapping of the obverse die more than weakness in the strike. One tiny pit like defect at the end of Liberty's bust will serve to identify this one, and a few scattered handling marks, expected for the grade. A very presentable example of this difficult variety, which is probably within the top dozen known. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $403
Lot 2116		1821 Capped Bust Dime. Small date. EF-40. Lovely medium gray in the fields, with lighter devices. The left obverse field has a few microscopic pin lines which are not that distracting. Clean surfaces otherwise. Obverse die swelling at stars one through three. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $311
Lot 2117		1821 Capped Bust Dime. Large date. EF-45. The obverse has been cleaned with faint hairlines running from diagonally from the left down to the lower right, but these should tone over if given a chance. A late obverse die state, with a crack through stars one to four, and a die bulge in the left field near the stars. The strike is sharp, and the coin shows very little wear from a technical standpoint. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details	Realized $299
Lot 2118		1821 Capped Bust Dime. Large date. VF-20. One of the scarcer 1821 varieties, diligent searching by collectors have turned up enough to reduce the population to a high rarity-4 over the past seventeen years since the publication of the dime variety reference. Nevertheless, most of the known examples grade fine or below, and the higher grade coins seldom appear on the market. This specimen is a pleasing steel gray in color, slightly darker fields offsetting the silvery gray devices. The surfaces are better than usually encountered for the grade, and show minimal handling marks. Early die state, as always seen. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $345
Lot 2119		1821 Capped Bust Dime. Large date. Both grade VF-30. The JR-6 is natural steel gray in color, with one light pin scratch in the left obverse field, very nice overall, the JR-7 also has nice color and average surfaces for the grade. Both are well struck and represent nice examples for the collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $265
Lot 2120		1823 Capped Bust Dime. 3 over 2, large E's. Fine-12. A very respectable example of this rare variety. The surfaces are light silvery gray in color, with traces of iridescence around the periphery. Most of the examples known of this die pairing are in grades below this, and the better ones tend to be tied up in specialized collections which virtually are never offered for sale. Far and away the rarest die pairing of the year, and well worth a significant premium as a variety. Estimated Value $225 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 2121		1824 Capped Bust Dime. 4 over 2. Fine-12. This specimen shows silvery gray tones, and the surfaces show light pin scratches hidden on Liberty, and a few more below the eagle's neck on the left. We also note a few trivial scratches near the rim above star two. These scratches are minor, and not very distracting. An important and rare coin that is seldom offered. Collectors of Capped Bust dimes by variety know how hard it is to find a high or even moderate grade 1824. Most of these circulated down to lower grades, similar to the 1822s, which are seldom found in grades above Fine. The 1824 JR-2 variety was discovered by the late numismatist H. Roland Willasch in 1982 when he was comparing a recent 1824 dime purchase to the one in his collection. The reverse die didn't match up, and soon it was determined that the reverse on the 1824 JR-2 dime was used on 1825 dimes as reverse "D". After the 1984 publication of Early United States Dimes 1796 - 1837 the search was on for this variety. In the 20 years since the discovery, this variety remains very difficult to locate, and virtually all are in grades of Very Good or below. The rare reverse is quickly distinguishable by the curved top serif of the 1 in 10 C., while the more common 1824 reverse shows a flat serif at the top of 1. After years and years of census reporting and searching by dozens of dime enthusiasts, this variety remains one of the scarcest of the Capped Bust dime series, and all specimens are eagerly sought-after by variety collectors. We anticipate some well deserved collector bidding when this coin crosses the block. Estimated Value $400-UP. Purchased from Coin Galleries Sale, July 14, 1993, as lot 2264. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 2122		1825 Capped Bust Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 "Eliasberg". A superb example of this early date dime, the surfaces display satiny luster throughout and when examined under a light, the fields and devices come alive with mint fire seldom seen except on very original, uncleaned coins. Toned with deep rose which changes to blue and amber near the rims of both the obverse and reverse. From a technical standpoint, this coin is well struck for the variety, and shows only a trace of weakness on the high points of the curls and eagle's claws, but all stars and feathers are sharp. In terms of quality, this coin is easily one of the very finest known for the date and variety, with the PCGS Population Report showing 3 coins graded this high, and none higher. If you love super gems, then take a long look at this spectacular coin, and expect a battle to claim this prize when it crosses the block. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, May 1996, lot 1075 and the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $23,000
Lot 2123		1825 Capped Bust Dime. VF-20. This is the rarest of the 1825 varieties and few have been offered over the last decade. Medium gray in color, but examination will note several very faint scratches extending down Liberty's face, neck and drapery and these are visible with the aid of a glass. If this coin had circulated a bit more, these scratches would have worn away. Nevertheless, this is a rare variety which should be considered despite its minor problems. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 2124		1825 Capped Bust Dime. Each is toned with medium silver gray and has decent surfaces. The 1825 JR-1 remains a very difficult coin to locate above grades of VF30, and as a date, few are seen in nice collector grades as offered here in this lot. Get a big jump start on the 5 varieties of 1825 by purchasing this group. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $391
Lot 2125		1827 Capped Bust Dime. AU-58. This coin may well qualify as mint state, but we reduced it a couple of points because of hairlines in the reflective fields. Toned with light golden gray tones on the obverse, the reverse has an intense blue area above UNITED on the rim, and splashes of bright gold elsewhere. One tiny mark on Liberty's chin. Probably well up in the condition census for the variety, with most seen in lower circulated grades of EF or below. A foremost coin in this condition, and worthy of a strong bid from a specialist. Estimated Value $400 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2126		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2127		1828 Capped Bust Dime. Large date. Analysis has shown that the 1828 large date dimes were struck in 1829. This particular 1828 shows the reverse die crack through the D of UNITED to the scroll and the die shows swelling through STAT of STATES. Toned a dark gray, this coin is one of the later die states seen of this reverse. The 1829 JR-3 is toned with lighter gold colors on the obverse, with additional greens and golds on the reverse. The 1829 is a scarce variety, even in this moderate grade. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 2128		1829 Capped Bust Dime. Small 10c. PCGS graded Proof 66" Eliasberg". Certainly the finest proof of this date in existence, this particular coin possesses steel gray fields overlayed with delicate gold toning on the obverse, a bit more on the reverse. Fully mirrored fields, and well frosted on the devices, this coin is obviously a proof, and carries its own credentials. Each star center and curl top is full and complete, on the reverse too, the neck feathers and even the tiny knobs on the eagle's claws show complete definition. As a final testament, the areas between the vertical shield stripes are fully mirrored. As to the grade, PCGS has seen a total of 3 of this date in Proof, one as a PR-62, another as PR-63 and this breakaway coin up at PR-66. Similar at NGC where 2 have been graded, a PF-63 and another as PF-64. As expected, the surfaces of this coin are superb, with no signs of handling or abuse, keeping this coin high in the superb category. Identifiable by a small speck of color above the E of LIBERTY, and of course, but the superb grade. If you demand the absolute finest known Proof, then here is a regal coin for the advanced numismatist. Estimated Value $30,000-UP. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, May 1996, lot 1086, and the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $37,375
Lot 2129		1829 Capped Bust Dime. Small 10¢. VF-30. One of six scarce R-4 varieties produced in 1829 at the Mint, and overshadowed by the rare curl base 2 JR-10, but this variety is rare in its own right. Toned with light silvery gray hues, the surfaces are better than average and this coin is very appealing overall. Boldly struck and with the usual obverse die crack from the fifth star to the rim. As a year, 1829 is one of the most challenging for a variety collector, there are a dozen different die varieties, but 7 of these are rated R-4 or higher! Locating a specimen of each may take years, especially to find the rare curl base 2 JR-10, of which perhaps 20 are known. To find a nice VF coin of each is worthwhile goal, and will require lots of patience. Here is a perfect coin for the specialist. Estimated Value $125 - 175. Purchased by our consignor in March of 1986 privately. View details	Realized $276
Lot 2130		1829 Capped Bust Dime. Small 10¢. The JR-4 is very nice for the grade with pleasing surfaces, and the JR-11 shows uneven wear on Liberty's face, but otherwise is acceptable for this scarce variety. Both are toned with varying degrees of gray. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $311
Lot 2131		1830 Capped Bust Dime. 30 over 29. EF-40. Always in demand for the overdate feature, which is difficult to see under a strong glass. Medium gray in color, with some iridescent colors on the obverse and flecks of gold on the reverse. Sharp on the obverse, with minor weakness on the eagle's neck, as usually seen. Early die state before the retained cud forms over M on the reverse. Estimated Value $200 - 275. Purchased privately in July 1986 by our consignor. View details	Realized $345
Lot 2132		1830 Capped Bust Dime. Large 10¢. The 1830 JR-8 is toned with dark gray in the fields, lighter on the devices and has average or better surfaces for the grade, the 1831 JR-5 has lovely light gray color, but there is a dull mark in the small field above Liberty's cap, and a couple of related marks on the lower reverse, perhaps caused by using the coin as some sort of tool. Both are entirely acceptable for a variety collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 2133		1830 Capped Bust Dime. Small 10¢. VF-30. This die pairing is the rarest of the eight known pairings of 1830 dimes. The reverse die formed a retained cud over UNI which is present on this example, and this die break likely accounts for the rarity of this issue. Toned with steel gray in the fields and nicely contrasted with lighter silver on the devices. Defect and problem free surfaces, this coin is much better than average for the variety, and is certainly high in the condition census for a JR-1. In fact, the most recent census (September 1996) showed the finest reported as EF-45, and the next highest grade VF-25. A new dime census will be published in the forthcoming issue of the JRCS Journal, which will report on the last five years of collectors searching for these rare varieties. This is a very important coin for the specialist to consider. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2134		1833 Capped Bust Dime. AU-58. Bright and untoned, this coin was likely dipped in the not too distant past, but plenty of luster remains. Fully struck and well preserved, with only microscopic handling marks and a few hairlines especially on the obverse. Later die state with cracks through the first five stars, another on Liberty's chin, and the reverse die is sharply clashed around the eagle. Certain to attract considerable attention, this coin will entice most collectors who need the variety. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Purchased from Stack's Sale, May 7, 1992, lot 2951 as "BU", which it may well be. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 2135		1833 Capped Bust Dime. AU-50. A delightful example for the specialist of this rare variety. The surfaces were probably cleaned long ago, but the coin has retoned with medium gold on the obverse, and darker peripheral gold and blue around the reverse. Fully and boldly struck by the dies, with no signs of weakness to be found. Traces of roughness on the lower obverse, which were probably in the planchet before this one was struck. Probably in the top five known of the variety, and another condition rarity that is seldom found in any grade, much less this nice! Be prepared for a worthwhile battle when this coin crosses the block. Estimated Value $500 - 750. Purchased on August 30, 1986 by our consignor. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2136		1833 Capped Bust Dime. VF-30. A rare late die state of this variety with a retained reverse cud through D STATE to the motto below. Nicely retoned to a blue steel gray with clean surfaces for the grade. Terminal and late die state coins such as this are very rare, and tend to usually be found in very low grades, locating a high grade example as seen here can take many years. The large section of the reverse die was literally being pushed up and out by the striking process, and would soon be replaced by the coiner. A specialist's delight! Estimated Value $150 - 200. Purchased from Jim Koening's a year ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2137		1833 Capped Bust Dime. The 1833 is a very difficult variety to find at all, even in lower grades, as the obverse die suffered a catastrophic crack from the rim to cap down through the curl to the rim below (this crack is even seen on the few Proof examples known). The obverse was not used to strike other varieties, so far as is known. The coin is toned a lovely steel gray color and has average surfaces, and we note the reverse grades F-12. The 1834 JR-2 has dark gray fields with lighter gray on the devices and very nice surfaces. A pair for the specialist. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $196
Lot 2138		1833 Capped Bust Dime. Last 3 high. AU-55 but cleaned with an erasure. One of the rarest varieties of the year, this coin would be tied for the finest seen were it not for the fact that some dunderhead cleaned it with an erasure, likely many years ago as the periphery has started to retone. Both sides have been cleaned by the erasure, and this was done to bring up the appearance of luster, or to remove previous toning, with the result being fine hairlines present on the surfaces. Similar to the 1830 JR-2 we offered in our last sale, and still worth a good price. Sharply struck by the dies, with bold stars and fine details present on Liberty's curls. A later die state with cracks on both the obverse and reverse die as noted in the dime book, and still a worthy acquisition for the specialist as the minute details are very plain on this one. Estimated Value $450-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2139		1834 Capped Bust Dime. Large 4. EF-45. Tied with several others as the finest reported in the JRCS dime survey of 1996, this impressive coin boasts a sharp strike and lovely medium gray color. Defect free and highly appealing. Once considered a very tough variety, more have turned up over the last 18 years reducing the rarity to moderately scarce. So far as we know, none are graded higher than EF-45, making this a worthy coin for the specialist. Estimated Value $150 - 225. View details	Realized $345
Lot 2140		1834 Capped Bust Dime. Large 4. VG-7 obverse, AG-3 reverse. Here is a rare variety which is seldom offered at auction. This particular coin is not the greatest example, but the diagnostics are unmistakable. On the obverse, we note a heavy die crack through the first five stars and this piece must have been ready to break away from the die when this one was coined, on the reverse the weakness in the dentils above TES OF AMERIC made the coin wear unevenly with that area worn smooth. There are some hairlines on the obverse, and a small dig on the reverse below the T of UNITED. Estimated Value $50 - 100. View details	Realized $46
Lot 2141		1834 Capped Bust Dime. Large 4. The 1834 is dark gray in color, with average surfaces, the 1836 JR-2 has hazy reddish gray toning, and a well developed vertical bisecting die crack and the 1836 JR-3 is a natural light gray but interestingly has the reverse die rotated about 20 degrees clockwise. An interesting lot for the variety collector. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details	Realized $184
Lot 2142		1835 Capped Bust Dime. NGC graded MS-62. Natural steel gray in color with darker flecks of gold around the devices. Slight weakness on the eagle's claws, as struck. Clean surfaces, and worth a decent bid. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $449
Lot 2143		1835 Capped Bust Dime. AU-50. Light steel gray in color and we note a few faint hairlines in the fields. Sharply struck and perfect for the type collector. Late reverse die state with cracks through the legend. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $253
Lot 2144		1837 Capped Bust Dime. MS-60+. A rare coin in this grade, perhaps half a dozen are known in mint state, perhaps saved as the last of their kind with the advent of the Seated design later in the year 1837. This particular coin boasts frosty luster with slightly mottled gold toning on the right side of the obverse and through the stars, the reverse with more gold toning with areas of rich iridescent blue at the periphery over luster. Well struck by the dies, and well preserved, although we note a few trivial hairlines on the obverse devices. A condition census coin for the variety, and worth a strong bid for the rarity as well. Estimated Value $475 - 600. From Stack's January 15, 1997 sale, lot 513. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2145		1838-O Liberty Seated Dime. No stars. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. A very important coin in this grade, and certainly in the top twenty known of the date. Further, this is a rare two year type coin, with the no stars obverse die. Another important feature is that this one came from the first year the New Orleans branch mint opened, and production was limited. Breen notes that two pairs of dime dies were shipped, and coins were struck from May until early 1839. This particular coin shows full luster and just a touch of gold toning, primarily on the reverse. It is fully struck and apparently an early die state, with no cracks present, although the obverse shows some rust or die wear around the periphery. Aside from the initial group of 30 coined, virtually all entered circulation, and most of this date are well worn. Breen notes that very few were saved, and this is a truly rare date in mint state grades. PCGS confirms this in their Population Report, where they note 7 have been graded as MS-64, with just 6 graded higher, all MS-65. Truly a delightful coin and worthy of a gem type collection. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,925
Lot 2146		1841 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-67. Absolutely glorious concentric ringed rainbow toning on both the obverse and reverse. While the grade alone should be worth celebrating, one must truly get out the trumpets and sound off about the toning here. This one obviously was carefully preserved from the time of issue, and placed in a sulfur type coin album, likely a Wayte Raymond National Pages or something similar for at least two decades which would be required to develop toning like this. The out ring is bright yellow gold, next is blue, then reddish gold fading to light gold at the centers. Perfectly centered rings of color, overlayed on a nearly perfect coin. Throw away the bid price if you expect to purchase this stunning coin. NGC has graded only 1 as such, with a single coin graded higher of this date. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 2147		1846 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 63. Lovely steel gray with blue highlights near the rim and very boldly struck. PCGS estimates that 10 were struck, perhaps that is a bit low, but certainly not too many above that. This is from a partial 1846 proof set that is offered in this sale by denomination, with the half dime and quarter appearing elsewhere in this sale. PCGS has graded only 4 this high, with none higher of the date in proof. Hence, this is a rare opportunity for the specialist! A no nonsense proof that will entice the advanced collector for its color and surfaces and best of all, its rarity. Estimated Value $8,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 2148		1847 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. A condition rarity in this gem grade that is simply exquisite. The strike is sharp on the obverse stars and devices, and similar on the reverse but we do note a trace of weakness on the first S of STATES and the cluster of leaves below. Toned with deep blue and dark gold on both sides, with pristine surfaces throughout. Identifiable by a tiny tick located in the field inside the twelfth star. High in the condition census for the date, this is the finest graded by NGC, and alone in that category, and similar at PCGS, where none have been graded as MS-65, but a single coin resides at the top of census as MS-66 graded by that service. A truly scarce date despite the mintage, especially in upper grades. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 2149		1848 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. An American classic, this rare early proof issue boasts the expected mirror fields, and a strike that is far and away sharper than the usual business strike of this date. The stars are all needle sharp, and Liberty's hair is especially sharp. Toned with magnificent blue around the periphery, with a satiny golden gray over Liberty and reflective fields around, the reverse well matched but lighter in color and with less blue around the periphery. As noted in the Breen Encyclopedia on Proofs, the 1 in the date is repunched on the upper serif below, and the date slants down to the right. Curiously, the reverse die was used on proof dimes from 1844, 1846 and 1847, indicating some methodology to these vastly understudied early proof issues. It is apparent that the proofs struck prior to 1857 were not widely available, and dates were struck in a seemingly random fashion, if at all. On these 1848 proof dimes, it is reasonable to believe that about 20 were struck, of these NGC has graded 3 as PF-63, 1 as PF-64, 3 as PF-65 and 4 at the top as PF-66. PCGS has only graded 2 of these, both as PR-64. Therefore, this is one of the finest certified examples of this date in proof. We note some minor hairlines in the fields, and to identify this one in the future we note a tiny tick on the lower left arm just above her elbow, and another tiny tick on her left knee, the reverse by an extremely faint pin line above TES of STATES which bumps along the dentils. In NGC holder #698601-002. Estimated Value $18,000 - 22,000. This is likely the coin we offered in our Ariagno Sale, May 1999, lot 237. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 2150		1854-O Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-67. While tied with two others for the finest graded of the date by NGC, we note a well concealed mark from the third star to the shoulder of Liberty. Toned with pretty blue and gold colors on the obverse only, the reverse with flashy white luster. Well struck by the dies, with most of the obverse covered in satiny luster under the toning. As stated, this is tied for the finest graded by NGC with 2 others, and PCGS hasn't graded any of this date higher than MS-65. Make sure to view this beauty before the sale, you'll be glad you did. In NGC holder #962577-001. Estimated Value $9,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 2151		1855 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. An important type coin that is seldom found in Proof grades, and especially rare this nice. Toned with rich sunset gold on the obverse with hints of blue and purple at the extreme edge, on the reverse we see even more colorful tones, with blues and purple about the periphery, and golden sunset tones for the balance. Superbly struck and preserved, with traces of hairlines and virtually no handling marks. Identifiable by a small irregular planchet flake located at the top left of the M in DIME on the reverse. Double punched on the date, as always. Perhaps 25 were struck, and PCGS has graded 6 this high, with just one coin graded higher, at PR-65. A date which is seldom offered at auction, and worth a premium for the radiant, colorful toning. Estimated Value $12,500 - 17,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 2152		1855 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-67. A spectacular coin for the date, and even for the series, and one of the very finest graded. The obverse is toned with an even layer of golds, grays and blues, while the reverse is brighter, and displays light gold over blazing luster. What separates this coin from its peers is the superb quality. Examination will not detect fault, the fields are pristine, and the devices show no signs of contact or handling. Fully struck on the obverse, with sharp stars and drapery lines on Liberty, but we note a trace of softness on the curls of her head, and on the opposing ribbon knot on the reverse. In terms of rarity, this one shines with the highest grade from PCGS for this date, tied with a total of 3 coins as MS-67, and of course none are seen higher by that service. Further, this one is enhanced by the arrows at date, making this a short three year type coin. All in all, this is an outstanding coin for the advanced numismatist. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 2153		1858 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-67. Snowy white luster and completely fresh. This coin exudes luster and superb quality at a glance, and close examination fails to find any faults. Utterly free of toning, this one must appear virtually as bright as the day it was struck. The strike is very sharp, and the dies were in good shape when this one was coined, with only a trace of a crack and faint clash marks. PCGS has graded 2 this high, with none graded higher of the date, same with NGC also with 2 this high and none higher. If you demand the finest, and want a winter blast white coin for your collection, then bid high and win this piece. In PCGS holder #9802739. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 2154		1859 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. A superb gem proof that boasts stunning deep blue and magenta toning on both sides. The fields are nearly perfect, as are the surfaces of this coin. As to the strike, it is extremely bold, and we see no signs of weakness anywhere. In terms of grade, PCGS has awarded PR-66 to only 18 coins so far, with just 2 graded higher (both PR-67 above), out of the original mintage of 800 pieces. Further, this is the stars obverse, or type I design, which is far more difficult to locate in gem proof grades than the later issues. If you love beautifully toned coins, then bid high to obtain this jewel. In PCGS holder #10002407. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 2155		1859 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Dark gray toning that is perfectly even on both the obverse and reverse. An early proof issue with a mintage of 800 pieces, few of which are as nice as this one. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2156		1859 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-67. A splendid gem example that is toned with royal blue shades on both the obverse and reverse over satiny luster! Easily one of the prettiest Seated dimes for the color, when coupled with the superb grade, this coin is certainly a home run. 1859 is a slightly better date, with a mintage of 430,000 pieces. Apparently a few were saved, perhaps hoarded as the Civil War loomed on the horizon when this was struck. Apparently this one stayed tucked away, and somehow was never handled or knocked about during the unfolding decades. Examination will confirm that the surfaces are pristine, with no signs of handling or cleaning whatsoever. The strike is absolutely full and complete, with mountainous details on Liberty and the wreath, and no signs of weakness were found. Struck from a slightly clashed obverse die. Anyone who desires toned coins will fall for this one, and you can bet on that! Remarkably, PCGS has graded 11 this high, with a single coin graded higher of this date. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 2157		1860 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. An early strike by the proof dies here, with fully frosted devices and well mirrored fields, enough so to earn this one the coveted "cameo" designation. Further, this one is completely white, without any signs of toning. Delightful fields and surfaces, and highly appealing. NGC has graded only 7 proofs of this date with the cameo designation, this one is alone as PF-66, and we note 3 are graded higher by that service. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783

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