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Categories • Stack's October 2005 New York → The Lemus Collection of United States Dimes, 1796-1916 → U. S. Dimes → U. S. Liberty Seated Dimes → U. S. Liberty Seated, Legend Obverse Dimes (1860-1891) |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 628 |
1860
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BU |
$225.00
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This coin apparently is a Var.107 (R-3) although it is a much earlier die state than that listed by Fortin. Brilliant Uncirculated with claims to a Choice distinction. A blend of lilac, lavender, and gray iridescence gives character to this well struck, satiny example. |
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| 629 |
1860'O' Var.101
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AU |
$4,500.00
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Only one variety is known of this date. A solid, medium gray About Uncirculated or better example, however there are some light hairlines visible under closer examination. Of the rather paltry mintage of 40,000 pieces, only a minuscule percentage has managed to survive. There are only a few Mint State examples known of this date, and even high grade circulated pieces such as that offered here... more |
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| 630 |
1861 Type I Obverse
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CH BU |
$325.00
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(Five vertical lines above the ribbon on the obverse shield). This coin appears to be a new variety that resembles Var.104. There is, however, a large reverse die crack at the left wreath that precludes this being an early Var.104 die state. There is also a lack of clash marks that rule out this being a late Var.104 die state. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. The surface quality and strike... more |
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| 631 |
1861 Type II Obverse
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CH BU |
$850.00
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(Six vertical lines above the ribbon on the obverse shield). This coin appears to be Var.111 (R-4) based upon the position and slope of the date, however there is die clashing on the reverse not mentioned by Fortin. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated with claims to the Gem category. An agreeable shade of balanced olive-golden toning bathes unbroken, deep velvet mint bloom. The obverse strike... more |
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| 632 |
1861'S' Var.101 (R-4+)
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AU |
$700.00
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One of only two known die varieties of this date. A strong Extremely Fine, approaching About Uncirculated. Bright fields and devices exhibit pale olive and russet-golden toning at the peripheries. There is plenty of lustre remaining for a coin within this grade range. Scarce in this condition and truly rare in full Mint State. |
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| 633 |
1862
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VERY CH BU |
$1,500.00
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A new variety as this coin does not match any of the criteria for the varieties listed by Fortin. The most notable diagnostic on this specimen is a thin obverse die line near the top of the last vertical shield stripe. Var.101 has a similar line, however it is positioned further down the shield. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Shimmering silk-like lustre is augmented by a hint of... more |
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| 634 |
1862'S' Var.102 (R-4)
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BU |
$750.00
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Reverse of 1861 (note the slight die lump on the wreath leaf adjacent to the 'E' in DIME). This same die was used to strike the 1861'S' Dime offered earlier. Brilliant Uncirculated in terms of wear, however there are indications of a past cleaning on either side. Scarce nonetheless as even About Uncirculated examples of this date can be difficult to acquire. |
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| 635 |
1863 Var.101a
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CH BU |
$4,750.00
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Only one pair of dies is known for this date. This die pair apparently accounts for the entire mintage of this issue (both proofs and business strikes). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Razor-sharp and enjoying full velvet-like cartwheel bloom on either side. Rare. Only 14,000 business strikes and 460 proofs were coined. Though proofs of this date are certainly scarce, Mint State business strikes... more |
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| 636 |
1863'S' Var.101
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BU |
$5,000.00
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The only known die variety of this date. Brilliant Uncirculated and just bordering on a fully Choice classification. Luxuriant satiny mint bloom is highlighted by an ever so delicate shade of uniform golden toning on both the obverse and reverse. Fortin lists this date as R-7- in full Mint State. We feel that it is certainly safe to say that there cannot be more than ten or so pieces... more |
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| 637 |
1864 Var.102a (R-5)
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CH BU |
$1,000.00
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Only two die pairs are known of this issue, both of which were used to mint proofs as well as business strikes. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Sharply struck and free of any significant surface marks. There is an arc of aqua-blue peripheral iridescence on the reverse, otherwise this example is ever so delicately toned. A rare date, there being a total reported mintage of only 470 proofs... more |
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| 638 |
1864 Var.102a (R-5). Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$1,050.00
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- from the standpoint of wear, however there are some light hairlines that are partially concealed by olive-golden toning on either side. Rare and highly desirable despite its shortcomings. |
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| 639 |
1864'S' Var.101
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BU |
$1,300.00
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The only known die variety of this date. Brilliant Uncirculated, virtually a Choice specimen. Here is a highly satisfying coin that features full icy mint frost on both the obverse and reverse. An ever so subtle trace of golden toning completes the presentation. This date is extremely scarce in full Mint State, and we are not at all surprised by Fortin's R-6+ rarity rating within that... more |
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| 640 |
1864'S' Var.101
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AU |
$350.00
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A solid About Uncirculated or better example that exhibits only light field lines in the open areas of the obverse. Pale russet-gray toning accompanies plenty of delicately muted mint frost. Scarce in this condition. |
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| 641 |
1865 Var.101a (R-5)
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GEM BU |
$3,500.00
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The date has been repunched with the undertype being most evident between the '8' and '6'. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated and an outstanding example! Well struck devices complement cartwheel satiny radiance in the fields. Emerald-blue peripheral iridescence encircles rich golden centers on either side. With there having been a paltry 10,000 business strikes and 500 proofs coined of this rare... more |
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| 642 |
1865'S' Var.101 (R-4)
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GEM BU |
$35,000.00
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Somewhat centered, downward sloping date on the obverse. Small, weak mintmark. Traces of doubling at the outside of the left wreath on the reverse. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated and a simply unbelievable example of this highly important Civil War date! The surfaces are essentially mark-free, and the lustre is ultra-deep and unencumbered in nearly every respect. Close examination of the obverse yields a few... more |
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| 643 |
1866 Var.102b (R-6)
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BU |
$1,325.00
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There is noticeable die clashing on either side of this specimen, a die state that indicates that this coin is a business strike (part of the proof mintage of this date was struck from an earlier state of this die pair). A nicely struck Brilliant Uncirculated example. The obverse exhibits more reflectivity than the reverse, however the reverse strike is just a bit sharper. Hints of russet-mauve and iridescent... more |
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| 644 |
1866'S' Var.101
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BU |
$1,200.00
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Small weak mintmark. Brilliant Uncirculated. Pale gray surfaces offer subtle lavender-golden overtones. Legitimate Mint State coins of this date are quite rare indeed, much more so than most collectors realize as it is highly unlikely that more than 10 or so such pieces are extant! |
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| 645 |
1867 Var.102 (R-5)
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VERY CH BU |
$1,500.00
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Though we conclude that this specimen is indeed a Var.102, it does not exhibit any of the doubling said to be present on this variety at the extreme right wreath on the reverse. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Delicate russet-golden toning accents frosted design features and reflective fields. Heavy ''as struck'' die striations are evident on either side of this early strike. This very elusive... more |
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| 646 |
1867'S' Var.102 (R-4)
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CH BU |
$4,000.00
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A tiny obverse die defect is evident just below Liberty's left knee. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated from an overall standpoint. The reverse is easily Very Choice. The obverse enjoys claims to the Choice category. A uniform satiny glow is wonderfully complemented by waves of golden and subtle olive-russet iridescence. By any standards, this date is very rare in full Mint State. In fact, Fortin... more |
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| 647 |
1868 Var.104a (R-4)
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CH BU |
$650.00
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High date, downward sloping. Random obverse die lines are evident at the upper body of Liberty and at the shield. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated and enjoying excellent visual allure. This example offers sharp devices and satiny, semi-reflective fields. There is a lovely shade of russet-golden toning that is accented by a trace of emerald iridescence at the rims. A very scarce issue at... more |
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| 648 |
1868'S' Var.101 (R-4)
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CH BU |
$1,900.00
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Only one variety is known of this date. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Here is an assertive, fully satiny, premium specimen that reveals only light imperfections upon close examination. Though the date itself is not particularly difficult to acquire, full Choice Mint State examples do not surface with any regularity and can legitimately be called rare. |
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| 649 |
1869 Var.105a (R-4)
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GEM BU |
$4,750.00
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Long flag on the '1' in the date. Some light die clashing is visible on ether side. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated and an absolutely stunning specimen. Pastel hues at areas of the periphery glorify rich golden interiors. There is an unbroken silken, semi-mirrored cascade of mint lustre on either side. True Gems of this elusive date are few and far between indeed! |
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| 650 |
1869'S' Var.102 (R-4)
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CH BU |
$1,400.00
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One of only two die marriages of this issue. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, perhaps a bit better. Varying shades of pale lavender and gold embellish underlying surfaces that are drenched in satin-velvet bloom. Fortin lists this scarce date as R-5 in full Mint State. |
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| 651 |
1870 Var.101 (R-3)
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BR PF |
$275.00
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A faint die scratch is visible at the lower left shield. Brilliant Proof and toned a pleasant russet-mauve. Mirrored fields exhibit some very light marks and rubbing. This coin is an early proof striking as some proofs and all business strikes minted from this die pair exhibit a faint die crack connecting the ribbon ends. That crack has not yet developed on the coin offered here. |
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| 652 |
1870'S' Var.101
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CH BU |
$3,000.00
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Only one die variety is known for this date. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated and wonderfully ''fresh'' in every respect. This distinctive coin offers lively, semi-reflective fields that are highlighted by wisps of golden toning at the peripheries. A rare issue of which the mintage is only 50,000 pieces. At the Mint State level and above, furthermore, Fortin lists this date as R-6+. |
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| 653 |
1871
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CH BU |
$800.00
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This coin appears to be Var.104 (R-4), however there is die clashing on either side and a subtle die line in Liberty's left abdominal area, neither of which are mentioned by Fortin for this die variety. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A warm, satiny glow is accented by traces of golden toning. The strike is sharp and decisive. |
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| 654 |
1871'CC' Var.101
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AU |
$28,000.00
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Only one die variety is known of this issue. About Uncirculated. This pale lilac-gray example offers plenty of mint frost complemented by wonderfully sharp overall detail. The survival rate from the production run of this date (a paltry 20,100 pieces were coined) is truly pathetic. Perhaps a handful of Mint State specimens are extant, and even high grade circulated pieces such as that offered... more |
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| 655 |
1871'S' Var.102 (R-5). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$2,200.00
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There is a subtle hint of softness at the central reverse, otherwise the definition is quite sharp throughout. Light champagne-golden toning adorns glowing satiny surfaces. This very scarce date is listed by Fortin as R-6 in full Mint State. |
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| 656 |
1872 Var.102a (R-4)
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AU |
$150.00
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The base of a '2' can be seen punched into the rock below Liberty and above the '7' of the date. A strong, lustrous About Uncirculated or better. Pale golden iridescence on either side. |
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| 657 |
1872'CC' Var.101
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AU |
$35,000.00
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- there being only one known variety of this date. About Uncirculated and still retaining most of its mint frost beneath a pale shade of lilac-gray toning. The surfaces are generally smooth and appealing, as there are no marks or defects that require special mention. With Mint State examples of this rare issue being virtually nonexistent, an example of the caliber offered here is about... more |
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