Lot 509
1853 Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-66. Snowy white luster and with just a hint of gold toning on the reverse. Boldly struck and with full stars and minute details on the wreath show complete details. A scarce type issue, with few seen in grades even approaching this. PCGS has graded 25 this high, with just 16 graded higher. The arrows were added to reflect the slight reduction in the silver content of these from prior issues, in an attempt to get small silver coins circulating again after the disruptions of the California gold rush drove down the price of gold, making silver more valuable, relatively.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $3,105 |
