Lot 1293
1837 Liberty Seated Dime. Large date. NGC graded MS-64. Midnight bluish-violet toning on both sides. Proponents of originality are sure to appreciate this richly toned near-Gem. Both sides exhibit dominant antique-gold patination within which blushes of cobalt-blue color are blended. Boldly struck, and free of outwardly noticeable distractions.
As the premier seated dime delivery and one of only two No Stars issues in the series, the 1837 has long been a favorite with collectors. The Large Date is a bit more plentiful than the Small Date, although there is actually scant difference between the varieties in today's market.
As with the Half Dime, the first seated dimes do not display stars around the obverse border. This is a special design, in part because it is similar to Christian Gobrecht's initial concept for the seated female embodied in the 1836 Gobrecht Dollars, a design that has antecedents in 18th century English coins, and further back to the time of the Ancient Romans! Additionally, the No Stars seated dime is a two-year type that was produced solely in 1837 at Philadelphia and in 1838 at New Orleans. Pop 47; 46 finer. (PCGS # 4561) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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