Lot 2156
1859 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-67. A splendid gem example that is toned with royal blue shades on both the obverse and reverse over satiny luster! Easily one of the prettiest Seated dimes for the color, when coupled with the superb grade, this coin is certainly a home run. 1859 is a slightly better date, with a mintage of 430,000 pieces. Apparently a few were saved, perhaps hoarded as the Civil War loomed on the horizon when this was struck. Apparently this one stayed tucked away, and somehow was never handled or knocked about during the unfolding decades. Examination will confirm that the surfaces are pristine, with no signs of handling or cleaning whatsoever. The strike is absolutely full and complete, with mountainous details on Liberty and the wreath, and no signs of weakness were found. Struck from a slightly clashed obverse die. Anyone who desires toned coins will fall for this one, and you can bet on that! Remarkably, PCGS has graded 11 this high, with a single coin graded higher of this date.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
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| Realized $6,038 |
