VERY RARE NGC PF 64 1885 SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DIME -NR

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Take a look at this very rare 1885 Seated Liberty Silver Dime! This coin was graded by the best in the business, NGC, as PROOF 64 with incredible rainbow toning, a stunning mirror-like surface and overall staggering details. The scratches in the picture are only on the holder, not the coin itself. A very tough coin to find in any grade, especially one as high as this! You won't come across a 126 year old PROOF dime very often, so don't miss this opportunity! Take a look at the pictures we took for you and see for yourself, we provided you with two different views of the coin so that you can see the details, toning and the proof surface. We are certain you will like what you see! The dime is the smallest in diameter and the thinnest of all U.S. coins currently minted for circulation. The dime's value is labeled as "one dime", since the term 'dime' also applies to a unit of currency worth 10 cents or 1/10 of a dollar. Christian Gobrecht completed the design of this dime, whose obverse was used with every circulating silver U.S. coin of the period. Mint Director Robert Maskell Patterson requested a new coin design, to be reminiscent of the Britannia image found on coinage of the United Kingdom. Chief Engraver William Kneass drew the original sketches, but suffered a stroke and was too ill to finish them or to oversee preparation of the dies. The task then fell to Gobrecht, who was promoted to Second Engraver. The obverse features an image of Liberty sitting on a rock, wearing a dress and holding a staff with a liberty cap on top. Her right hand is balancing a shield with the inscription "LIBERTY". The reverse features the inscription "ONE DIME", surrounded by a wreath. All Seated Liberty dimes contain 90% silver and 10% copper, and are 17.9 mms in diameter. The size and metal composition would continue until 1965, when silver was permanently removed from circulating dimes. This fabulous coin will make an excellent addition to any collection and a great investment for the future! I will start at just $9.99 and there will be NO RESERVE. g I try to honestly describe everything I sell, but please view the pictures and grade for yourself. No warranties are expressed or implied in my opinion of the grades. Grading is an art, not a science. Several subjective factors of personal preference may be considered different by others. These include color, toning, strike, blemishes, and overall eye appeal.It is possible that two people will not always grade the same item alike. Also, as market conditions change, grading standards change, and will most likely continue to do so in the future. Each Bidder's own examination of the item(s) is the criterion and not the grade represented by another . that you will receive exactly what you see pictured here. Customer satisfaction is our top priority! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you in making this an enjoyable Ebay experience! We welcome serious bidders! Please read the entire auction and view the pictures of the item before bidding ! Ask all of your questions before bidding on any of our auctions. With your bid you are entering into an official purchase agreement. Payment Options We are required to accept PayPal. Contact us if you have any questions regarding payment or shipping. If you do not intend to pay, please do not bid! We have to and do file claims with Ebay against all non-paying bidders to get our fees refunded. If you are bidding on more than one item please wait until all of your auctions are finished before checking out or paying, a final combined invoice will be sent for items that end within a 3 day period. Returns We do not accept returns on certified coins or sealed packages. All other items as stated in our auctions are sold with a 7 days "No questions asked" 100% return policy . Only the cost of the actual returned item will be refunded. Shipping and insurance costs are not refun... read more

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