One of the great rarities of the Liberty Seated dime series and a date that is just so hard to find nice as the few survivors are so often found with surface problems or damage. Notice the attractive light gray hues that boast a pale golden accent. As to the strike, all devices are clear and sharp despite limited circulation, and as an added bonus a fair amount of luster remains in the protected areas too. Surface quality is above average for a Carson City dime of this period, with minimal nicks. On balance the presentation is quite pleasing overall. Mintage of 18,791 pieces for the year, which have all but disappeared today leaving precious few for collectors to fight over. All told, the combined NGC and PCGS Census information tallies at little more than 100 examples certified of this date in all grades, and that number is undoubtedly high as some coins may have been submitted more than once between both grading services. While just two Mint State examples are known, these tend to trade at lofty levels even for well heeled collectors, but this sterling example offers both high grade and rarity and should be considered by any date specialist. Usual die crack through the CC mintmark into the wreath on the right.,,PCGS# 4666. NGC ID: 23BH.,PCGS Population: just 1; 1 finer (MS-65).,
