Lot 1063
1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 55. Only 55 proofs were struck in 1893. Perhaps half were spent, and this is an example of one that was. As turbulent economic times pushed the limits of many people, rare proof coins were frequently spent as there was little market premium for them at the time. This one retains some of the mirror fields near the devices, and is very sharply struck. Moderate handling marks are noted, including a shallow scratch between the second and third obverse stars, and another near the arrowheads. A lot of value for what it is, considering the rarity and the fact that many proofs show handling marks to a degree.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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| Realized $2,415 |
