Lot 3779
1869 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 66. This is likely the finest known specimen of this date in Proof, and it is alone as the finest graded by PCGS or NGC! The surfaces are pristine, and obviously a coin that has been carefully preserved since the day of its striking. As a date, 1869 was an extremely low mintage year. Philadelphia coined only 1,830 for circulation, and a paltry 25 in proof. As stated, we believe this is the finest known of the proofs, and a regal coin it is. Gorgeous satiny frost on the devices while the mirror fields are undiminished by handling or similar problems. We note a delicate haze on the obverse which produces a halo around Liberty, and this somewhat enhances the contrast between the mirror fields and frosted devices. Similar on the reverse, again with desirable contrast between the devices and fields. A foremost rarity as a type in this grade, and with the rare date 1869 added in, the importance of this coin can scarcely be overstated. Identifiable by a few tiny planchet flakes through the first four stars on the obverse.
Estimated Value $65,000-UP.
Ex: Heritage's 1990 ANA Sale, lot 2841, later from Heritage's ANA sale, August, 1995, lot 7927 and from the Michael Riordan collection.
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