1857 10C, CAM PR(PCGS#84746)

The November 2011 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5009

Grade

PR65

Price

5,750

Lot Description

1857 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101. Rarity-6. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). A bright and lustrous Gem with frosted design elements and richly mirrored fields. A lively sheen of bright champagne and pale blue iridescence engages both sides. Reverse die used in 1856. The proof mintage for the date is unknown -- the Mint did not keep track of proof quantities struck until 1859 -- but no doubt along the lines of several dozen pieces. The PCGS <em>Population Report </em>suggest that just 30 to 50 pieces can be accounted for today. The present Gem proof, off the market for nearly six decades, is a pleasure to behold, and bidding activity will no doubt be strong for this ""fresh"" example.