Lot 341
1872-CC. NGC graded AU-55. Mostly untoned. The legend "Of Amer" is softly struck. Very rare. Only 35,480 minted. One of the most ruggedly challenging dates and possibly the key date to the Seated dime series in higher circulated grades. A fairly substantial number were struck, but all apparently were put into circulation where they wore heavily.
It is known that all Carson City dimes from 1871 through 1874 use the same reverse die, and showing widely spaced reeding on the edge. 1872-CC dimes are almost all found with rough surfaces like the other rare date 1874-CC. We are pleased to saw that this is among the finest we have offered in years. The surfaces are smooth. Each side has neutral light silver gray patina. The aforementioned weak OF AMERICA is unusual and noteworthy, study it with a loupe, but post-strike contact is insignificant.
Pop 3; none finer at NGC .
Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000.
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