Lot 2160
1869-S Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 "Eliasberg" Premium quality. A frosty white gem that is sharply struck and superbly preserved. Note the height of the curls on Liberty's head and the fullness of her gown. The only weakness we noted is found on the lower right side of the obverse, on her foot and the surrounding area. We note a tiny die speck on her upper right arm, and the Mintmark is filled as always seen. PCGS has graded just 3 as such, with a single coin graded higher. If you want a blast white gem, then bid accordingly.
Apparently this coin was nearly lost back in 1906, it was purchased by J. M. Clapp from San Francisco dealer A. Reimers in March of 1906, and the Great San Francisco Earthquake rolled through in April of 1906, destroying most of the city, but luckily for us today the coin had already been sent to Mr. Clapp. Later, Clapp sold his coins to Louis Eliasberg, Sr. in 1942.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex; A. Reimers March 1906 to J. M. Clapp, Clapp estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 1942, Bowers and Merena Eliasberg Sale, May 1996 and the Michael Riordan collection.
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| Realized $9,200 |
