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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
Seat ed Liber ty Dimes
T
HE
F
INEST
G
RADED
G
EM
P
ROOF
1837 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
D
IME
Enlargement
1176
1837
.
NGC graded Proof 67
. Boldly struck throughout with lovely antique hues of steel blue and light rose add to it's appearance. Only 30
examples struck.
Pop 1; none finer at NGC. The finest example graded at both services
.
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $90,000 - 10,000
A S
ECOND
P
ROOF
1837 N
O
S
TARS
S
EATED
D
IME
!
1177
1837. No Stars
.
PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ.
CAC
APPROVED.
Large Date. Of the 30 or so 1837 No Stars
dimes struck in proof format, all are believed to be of the
Large Date variant. While both proofs and some early busi-
ness strikes show the same die characteristics, proof strik-
ings show a sharp die spur above the first T in STATES and
distinct angling die scratch through ES O. The fields display
the expected depth of mirrored reflectivity and each side is
covered with moderate blue-green toning that also has pas-
tel rose-colored accents. A dark toning spot is mentioned
above the A of STATES, this being noted for future identifi-
cation purposes.
Pop 6; 14 finer, 10 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in
66.
(
PCGS # 4718
)
Estimated Value .................................... $11,000 - 12,000
1178
1838-O. No Stars
.
PCGS graded EF-45
. Well struck with
multicolored toning on both sides. Traces of original luster
blends with the lovely toned highlights on the unmarred sur-
faces. The New Orleans mint opened its doors this year, follow-
ing four years of construction. The dimes (and half dimes) were
struck in limited numbers, and most entered circulation. Few
high-quality specimens remain. A scarce date.
Pop 31; 86
finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 4564
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $550 - 600
1179
1838. Large Stars
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. Nicely toned and
well struck, an attractive Choice Mint State example of this first
year issue. The seated figure of Liberty carries over from the No
Stars type of 1837-38, with the addition of 13 stars to keep it
consistent with other silver coin denominations. The mint in
those days prided itself on consistency, whether that be the
copper issues, the silver coins, or the look of America's gold
denominations .
Pop 74; 68 finer, 4 in 64+, 46 in 65, 16 in
66, 2 in 67.
(
PCGS # 4568
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $900 - 950
