1861-S 10C MS(PCGS#4634)

The Regency Auction 39

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

6

等级

MS64

价格

279,521

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FROM THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION What an incredible specimen, ranking among the very FINEST KNOWN 1861-S dimes. This near-GEM example has excellent surface quality, nice and smooth and not at all hacked up. Even using a strong glass we see no lines or scuffs. A glowing, satiny luster is seen on both sides, showing off a totally original olive tone with bursts of darker hues. This coin is not dull nor does it look splotchy. Miss Liberty and the details are gently frosted and are well struck for this date. The eye appeal is really pleasing! The original mintage was 172,500, and most disappeared directly into commercial channels on the west coast. PCGS CoinFacts estimates that only 250 survive in all grades, 10 of which are in Mint State. At the presently offered MS64 level, this coin ranks high up in the Condition Census, and PCGS has graded just two coins finer, which includes the ex Gardner MS66 that sold in the 2015 FUN auction. While most histories of the Civil War focus on famous battles that raged in Virginia, Tennessee, and other places east of the Mississippi River, California was not immune to the ravages of the war. On the outset of California's founding, there was bitter debate over the spread of slavery. The Compromise of 1850, which allowed the admittance of California as a state, did not allow slavery in the new state. During its early history as part of the United States, the Army set up outposts manned by many veterans of the War With Mexico to protect the settlers from Indian raids. Many of these men, officers in particular, had roots in the south and at the outset of war, offered their resignations and went to fight for the Confederacy. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin last sold in June 2014 (MANY YEARS AGO) for $41,125. Even in MS63, there have been NONE ever sold via auction. We can not stress enough the extreme rarity of this coin. Since 2014 more 1913 Liberty Nickels have traded hands! We can see this coin selling for a world record price! Cert. Number 28565107 PCGS # 4634