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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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1856-S 10C F-101, R.5, MS63 NGC. Concerning Mint State examples of the 1856-S dime, the new Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins by Q. David Bowers states: "... only a few exist." NGC lists three such coins and PCGS eight, although certified population figures have been suspected of reflecting resubmissions in the past and have a reputation for changing. In addition to this conditional rarity, the 1856-S draws attention as the first dime coinage from the San Francisco Mint and with its low mintage of only 70,000 pieces. The bold strike typically found on the 1856-S is on full display throughout this Select representative. Silver-gray surfaces with occasional golden tinges exhibit subtly frosted luster with moderate granularity in the fields. Three minute ticks on Liberty's left (facing) arm are the only mentionable flaws. A not-to-be-missed S-mint key date. Census: 1 in 63, 1 finer (10/16).
1856-S 10C F-101, R.5, MS63 NGC. Concerning Mint State examples of the 1856-S dime, the new Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins by Q. David Bowers states: "... only a few exist." NGC lists three such coins and PCGS eight, although certified population figures have been suspected of reflecting resubmissions in the past and have a reputation for changing. In addition to this conditional rarity, the 1856-S draws attention as the first dime coinage from the San Francisco Mint and with its low mintage of only 70,000 pieces. The bold strike typically found on the 1856-S is on full display throughout this Select representative. Silver-gray surfaces with occasional golden tinges exhibit subtly frosted luster with moderate granularity in the fields. Three minute ticks on Liberty's left (facing) arm are the only mentionable flaws. A not-to-be-missed S-mint key date. Census: 1 in 63, 1 finer (10/16).