1860 10C, CAM PR(PCGS#84753)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2011

Grade

PR65

Price

1,955

Lot Description

1860 Liberty Seated Dime. Breen-3318. Type I Obverse. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC). A lovely example from an optimistic production of 1,000 coins. In his&nbsp;<em>Encyclopedia</em>&nbsp;Walter Breen suggests that at least 527 were sold, &ldquo;rest mostly melted or spent.&rdquo; This particular piece is the Type I obverse, as noted, distinguished by having five vertical shield lines in the upper right section.&nbsp;Satiny mirror fields and frosty motifs form a pleasing cameo contrast. Gem quality exemplified with a touch of pale champagne to add to the overall appeal.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;