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1853 10C Arrows MS68 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1853 10C Arrows MS68 NGC.
1853 10C Arrows MS68 NGC. The Mint Act of February 21, 1853 reduced the weight of the Seated Dime from 2.67 grams to 2.49 grams to discourage hoarding. The Philadelphia Mint delivered a staggering (for the era) total of 12 million 1853-dated Dimes at the new weight standard, each with arrows flanking the date to denote the change. Most of these coins entered circulation, where they replaced their heavier predecessors that had been withdrawn and melted. Although common in worn grades, the 1853 Arrows is very elusive at the finer Mint State levels of preservation, particularly when compared to the number of high grade type collectors in today's hobby. A truly exquisite representative of this popular, short-lived, three-year type. Scintillating bright luster blankets the completely untoned surfaces. The fields impart a partially reflective finish due to the numerous die striations present (as struck), and we cannot locate a single distracting blemish as would be expected of the assigned grade. Clashmarks are seen in the fields on each side but do not detract in any way. Fully struck with eye appeal to spare. Population: 4 in 68, 1 finer (11/03). Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.