Lot 562
1892-O. NGC graded MS-67. Lovely light greenish gold toning on both sides, the obverse is particularly well balanced and eye appealing, the reverse is nice in and of itself. A tough date and mint to find in high grades, this was the first year of issue of the new Charles Barber design, the Mint Engraver at the time. Barber's design was well suited to the task at hand, required no real modifications from the outset (unlike most new coinages of the early 20th Century!) and these coins stayed in circulation as intended for decades. Thankfully some were saved like the present example to provide a glimpse into the beauty of these now historic coins. This fabulous New Orleans 1892 dime offers satin smooth luster, scarcely a hint of handling, and unending eye appeal along with a sharp strike. Today, by any standards as well as those of the grading services, this is one of the finest known of this date and mint. Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP
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