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1858-O 10C MS66 NGC. The 1858-O is a scarce date overa

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1858-O 10C MS66 NGC. The 1858-O is a scarce date overa
<B>1858-O 10C MS66 NGC.</B></I> The 1858-O is a scarce date overall, despite the 290,000-piece mintage. Indeed, NGC and PCGS combined have certified only 55 examples to date, fewer than 30 of which are graded Mint State. Brian Greer, in his <I>The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes,</B></I> writes that this issue is: "Softly struck at the head, breast, leaves, and the bow knot. Attractive fully struck examples can be located with some patience. Mint State pieces usually do not show strong luster."<BR> The Premium Gem specimen offered here does not fit the profile outlined by Greer. The strike was well executed, as evidenced by crispness on all of the design elements, including those mentioned above. Moreover, the essentially untoned satiny surfaces exhibit pleasing luster. A couple of barely discernible luster grazes in the right obverse field are all that precludes an even higher grade. A truly exceptional 1858-O. Census: 2 in 66, 0 finer (11/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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