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Dimes
T
IED
F
OR
F
INEST
1891-O S
EATED
D
IME
1213
1891-O
.
PCGS graded MS-67
. The 1891-O dime is rarely
available in such a superior condition. In fact, there are
only five pieces certified in MS67 between both of the
major services; three are at PCGS, two are NGC. The fully
brilliant surfaces are heavily frosted, and the die flow lines
in the fields and at the margins give the coin a slightly
matte-like appearance. Light die clashing is seen on each
side, and most of the coin is sharply defined, save for the I
of DIME. A Condition Census example.
Pop 3; none finer
at both services.
(
PCGS # 4707
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $7,500 - 8,000
Barber Dimes
1214
1892
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Richly toned on each side. The
obverse exhibits a misture of deep crimson-red, antique-gold,
and cobalt-blue; the reverse is partially brilliant with cobalt-blue
and deep red elsewhere. Fully lustrous and well defined.
Pop
139; 99 finer
. (
PCGS # 4796
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $450 - 500
The Agora Collection
.
1215
1892
.
PCGS graded MS-65.
CAC APPROVED.
Well struck
and nicely toned. The multicolor toning on the obverse
enhances the contrast between the field and the devices, while
the reverse has lovely cartwheel luster under a even darker ton-
ing of reddish and turquoise colors. A really gorgeous Gem.
(
PCGS # 4796
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $450 - 500
1216
1892-O
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. The surfaces are snow-white
and deeply frosted on this premier-year New Orleans Barber
dime issue. Usually O-mint coins are found with a more sub-
dued, satiny texture, however, on this example, both sides are
gleaming white with no trace of color. The strike details are fully
brought up, another uncommon trait for a New Orleans coin
from this era. We theorize this one might have been a very early
strike that has been carefully preserved over the years.
Pop 7;
4 finer, 3 in 66+, 1 in 67.
(
PCGS # 4797
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,200 - 3,400
1217
1894
.
PCGS graded Proof 65
. Old time dark toning with a
hint of blue and golden colors on both sides. Only 972 proofs
were struck.
Pop 71; 63 finer, 38 in 66, 1 in 66+, 23 in 67,
1 in 67+.
(
PCGS # 4878
)
Estimated Value .................................................$950 - 1,000
1218
1895
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ
. A fully struck Gem with
vibrant cobalt-blue and sunset-red toning over the obverse; the
reverse has similar shades at the border. The underlying sur-
faces appear flawless.
Pop 51; 49 finer
. (
PCGS # 4879
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,000 - 1,100
1219
1896
.
PCGS graded Proof 64.
CAC APPROVED.
Lovely ton-
ing appears on each side in an alternating fashion. Deep blue is
at the obverse center with reddish-gold at the border, while a
similar blue color is at the reverse rim and reddish-gold covers
most of the center. Only 762 pieces were minted.
Pop 64; 77
finer
. (
PCGS # 4880
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
S
UPERB
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1897 D
IME
1220
1897
.
NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo.
CAC APPROVED.
The fields are deeply mirrored and the devices noticeably
frosted as expected of the Superb grade assignment and
Cameo designation. In fact, a truly remarkable effect is
noticed when the coin is turned under a light. Light golden
and ice-blue toning is seen over each side, sometimes mot-
tled, sometimes smoothly textured. A colorfully toned
extremely high-grade type coin. This is certainly one of the
finest of the 731 proof Barber dimes struck in 1897.
Pop 3;
2 finer in 68 Star
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $8,000 - 8,500
