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***Auction Highlight*** 1883 Old Commem Dime 10c Graded Choice Unc+ PL By USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,375.00 - 5,500.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1883 Old Commem Dime 10c Graded Choice Unc+ PL By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1883 TOP POP Ultra Rare NGC Only Certified 2 As PL Old Commem Dime 10c Graded Choice Unc+ PL By USCG. Ultra Rare Proof Like 1883 Hawaii 10c Dime. To days NGC has certified 2 of the 1883 50c Halves as PL, and 4 of the 1883 25c Quarters as PL, and ZERO of the 10c Dimes. PCGS has certified 1 25c as PL, and 1 50c as PL and again zero as pl in the 10c denomination. This is a definite PL example. Mirrored Fields. And therefore the TOP POP in this ultra rare and highly popular and sought coin. As far as some background, he is part of the story. In the early 1880’s Under the farsighted rule of the cosmopolitan King Kalakaua (1874-91), Under the farsighted rule of the cosmopolitan King Kalakaua (1874-91), who sought to bring the islands up to Western standards of development, representatives from various foreign mints were interviewed on the subject of a contract coinage. This move alarmed sugar magnate Claus Spreckels, whose influence in the islands made him a virtual second king. Certain that Hawaii was vital to the interests of both himself and the United States, he persuaded Kalakaua to have the desired silver coins struck by the USA to American standards. The latter provision was a key selling point, as the use of standard USA coin planchets lowered the cost of this coinage. The master hubs and dies for this coinage were prepared by the United States Mint’s Chief Engraver, Charles Barber. He worked from designs submitted by Spreckels and subsequently modified by Mint Director Horatio C. Burchard A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation