3121: 1859 10C F-107, R.3, MS67 NGC. This variety shows

1859 10C F-107, R.3, MS67 NGC. This variety shows tiny die chips near stars 2 through 8, 12, and 13. Obverse 7 is the only die with this date placement relative to the shield point. The reverse is perfect. The overabundance of small-denomination silver coins in Atlantic cities helps to explain the relative availability of high-grade P-mint dimes from the mid-to-late 1850s, including the 1859 (429,200 pieces produced). This Superb Gem is brilliant with shimmering luster. Typical strike incompleteness is confined to the right obverse stars, Liberty's head, and right (facing) hand. Eye appeal is outstanding. Census (all varieties): 14 in 67 (1 in 67 S), 1 finer (6/20). Ex: Palm Beach Signature (Heritage, 11/2004), lot 6206; Gardner Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 10/2015), lot 98259; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 12/2017), lot 3589; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2018), lot 3044. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved