1840 10C No Drapery MS(PCGS#4573)
1840 10C No Drapery MS (PCGS#4573)
The November 2012 Baltimore Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 3075
- 等级
- MS67
- 价格
- 95,247
- 详细说明
- Superb Gem 1840 No Drapery Dime 1840 Liberty Seated Dime. No Drapery. Fortin-103. Rarity-3. Chin Whiskers Obverse. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. This Superb Gem 1840 dime displays glorious toning of rose-teal and gold on the obverse and reverse, accenting the dazzling luster. The strike is sharp and there is very little sign of contact, even after study with a loupe. There are heavy die file lines that happen to be in a strategic location, in this case below Liberty's chin, giving her the appearance of a long beard which reaches down to her shoulder. Normally such features are smoothed off the die during the lapping or polishing process, but these escaped notice at the time of issue. Curiously the "No Drapery" portion refers to the lack of an additional fold in Liberty's dress that normally is engraved below her elbow, in some cases, as here, this feature was polished off the die. A condition rarity at this level, with just two reported by PCGS and none seen finer of this date. Exceptional quality and eye appeal demands a solid bid, so come prepared. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers If Liberty Seated silver is your specialty then you have come to the right place here at Rarities Night -- in person or on the Internet. It may be a long time before such a splendid group of Condition Census and other memorable pieces is presented in one of our sales. PCGS# 4573. PCGS Population: 2; none finer.