1862 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-67+ (PCGS). Vividly toned and thoroughly appealing, the obverse is dressed in a target-like array of antique gold, cobalt blue and pinkish-apricot iridescence. The more reserved, yet equally original reverse exhibits sea-green and pale mauve peripheral color around a silver-gray center. Smooth and lustrous throughout, this lovely coin is sure to please even the most discerning numismatist.<p>The 1862 is the final high mintage (847,000 circulation strikes) Philadelphia Mint dime from the Civil War and early Reconstruction eras, and is attractive for type purposes. As a PCGS-certified Superb Gem, however, the coin offered here is exceedingly rare from a condition standpoint. In fact, it is tied for finest seen by that service with only one other MS-67+. A find for the high quality type collector or advanced specialist in Liberty Seated coinage. From our sale of the Collection of Silas Stanley Roberts, 1888-1966, June 2021 Costa Mesa Auction, lot 1430.
