1844 10C MS(PCGS#4585)

The September 2011 Philadelphia Americana Sale

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2675

Grade

XF45

Price

1,150

Lot Description

1844 Seated Liberty Dime. EF-45 (PCGS). One of the key dates to the Liberty Seated dime series, the 1844 has long been coveted due its modest mintage of 72,500 pieces. The strike is sharp on all but a portion of Liberty's head and the lower right ribbon end, just opposite. Average or finer surfaces with no distracting marks, and the color is a blend of light silver-gray with golden-blue accents. Likely in the top 50 or so for the date to survive. Given the nickname of the "Little Orphan Annie" dime many years ago, which has stuck as most stories do. A legitimately rare coin at this grade level and worthy of a top notch date collection.