Lot 558
1859-S. NGC graded AU-55. Frosty and white with a few tiny flecks of deeper toning intermixed. This is a really tough date to find at all, especially so close to mint condition. The surfaces are attractive with no hard nicks or cuts, and the devices are all well struck. These early San Francisco coins tended to stay in circulation for a very long time, as they were in high demand for typical transactions, where gold could not be used efficiently due to its high dollar value. How this dime escaped the long decades in circulation will never be known today, but here it is in all its glory, with amazing eye appeal and historical significance. Only 60,000 minted. Pop 3; 2 finer in 62. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000
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