May 26-27, 2003, The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection, Sale 20
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U. S. Coins

Liberty Seated Dimes

Choice Proof 1854 Arrows Dime

Lot 1504
1854. PCGS graded Proof 64. Well struck and very choice with full definition within the stars as well as Liberty's hair. The entire surfaces are overlaid with medium violet and gray with some golden highlights. A delightful example of this extremely rare with arrows proof type coin. Only about a dozen or so proofs are known to exist in all states of preservation. Population of 4 with 3 higher, all by a point.
Estimated Value $14,000-16,000.

Extremely Rare Gem Proof 1855 Arrows Dime

Lot 1505
1855. NGC graded Proof 65. An important two year type coin with the arrows added. A well struck gem with all detail sharply defined. The mirror surfaces are overlaid with deep golden sunset toning with electric blue iridescence near the borders. Only about 50 proofs were made with perhaps less than half that amount still extant in all grades. This lovely treasure ranks among the finest. Population of only 4, none higher. Color photo.
Estimated Value $20,000-24,000.

Lot 1506
1856-O. Medium O. MS-64. Rated R-7 in Mint State by Greer. Shimmering luster and choice, original surfaces. Very lightly toned, but not enough to stop the glints of Prooflike brilliance from shining forth. Fully struck and, apparently, quite rare as such. This piece has the heavy reverse die crack below the U of UNITED mentioned by Greer. Sure to excite the specialists, as this may be the finest example of the variety.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 1507
1859-O. NGC graded MS-64. A well struck, untoned example, with a faint toning spot on the reverse at the E in DIME.
Estimated Value $800-900.

Lot 1508
1860-S. MS-60 retoned. Unusual orange color. As a date, rated R-7 in Mint State by Greer. This is the "Perfect Mintmark" variety, the only other of the year being the "Repunched Mintmark" variety.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

Lot 1509
No Lot.

Lot 1510
1874. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 64 Premium Quality. Vivid rainbow toning favoring the blues appears on both sides. Popular two year type coin and only 700 proofs coined.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Inspiring 1877-CC Liberty Seated Dime

Lot 1511
1877-CC. NGC graded MS-68. Population - 1, the finest that NGC has graded for this date. Wonderful, original, silver-gray, lilac, and sea-green colors blanket both sides, but not too heavily, allowing a good glimpse of the underlying surfaces. We've examined this coin very closely and we feel very comfortable calling it "Premium Quality" example. We doubt if there is another Carson City Mint Dime, of any date, that compares with the quality and eye appeal of this treasure. Don't be surprised to see runaway bidding for this impressive, king-of-the-hill coin. Color photo.
Estimated Value $10,000-15,000.

Lot 1512
1878-CC. NGC graded MS-66. A snow white frosty mint gem! Well struck with the head and hair on Liberty well defined. This Carson City dime is for the perfectionist. Population of 7 with only 1 higher by a point.
Estimated Value $4,100-4,500.

Lot 1513
1890. PCGS graded MS-64. Attractive natural rainbow toning appears on both sides.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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