Lot 2075
1864 Pattern Dime. Copper, plain edge. . J-381. . Low Rarity 7. . P-449. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Violet and blue iridescense. Regular die trial striking of the 1864 seated dime. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This specimen is the finest survivor of this rare die trials striking to have received a Proof-66 numeric grade from the leading certification services. The obverse reveals original reddish-orange luster intermingled with copper-brown and cobalt-blue to purple toning. The reverse displays a more uniform copper-brown appearance, but one can discern rich cobalt-blue and lavender undertones as the coin dips into a light. The best part of it is, above and beyond the beautiful toning, is that devices re fully struck with nary a detracting contact mark in evidence. Pop 1; none finer at NGC. (PCGS # 60552) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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