Lot 1295
1839 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Needle sharp. gorgeous electric blue and violet toning. A beautiful Gem, both sides adorned in unifying pinkish-silver and cobalt-blue iridescence. The latter is confined to crescents of color around the periphery. With glistening satin luster, sharply impressed devices and nary a detracting abrasion to report, this coin should attract a wide variety of bidders.
There are only three Philadelphia Mint dates in the Stars Obverse, No Drapery seated dime series. The 1839 is the most available of these issues, and high-grade examples have long performed well in the market due to steady pressure from type collectors. Pop 14; 19 finer; 14 in 67; 4 in 68, 1 in 68 Star. (PCGS # 4571) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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