Lot 2151
1855 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. An important type coin that is seldom found in Proof grades, and especially rare this nice. Toned with rich sunset gold on the obverse with hints of blue and purple at the extreme edge, on the reverse we see even more colorful tones, with blues and purple about the periphery, and golden sunset tones for the balance. Superbly struck and preserved, with traces of hairlines and virtually no handling marks. Identifiable by a small irregular planchet flake located at the top left of the M in DIME on the reverse. Double punched on the date, as always. Perhaps 25 were struck, and PCGS has graded 6 this high, with just one coin graded higher, at PR-65. A date which is seldom offered at auction, and worth a premium for the radiant, colorful toning.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 17,500.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
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| Realized $13,800 |
