1860 Liberty Seated Dime. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.

1860 Liberty Seated Dime. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.，Offered is an exceptionally attractive example of this scarce early Proof Liberty Seated dime. Fully defined with a soft satin texture, the devices contrast nicely with mirrored fields. The surfaces are silky smooth with a light dusting of golden iridescence that is more extensive on the reverse. The Mint had just begun marketing Proof coinage to collectors on a wider basis in 1860, and the mintage of 1,000 Proof dimes proved overly optimistic in light of actual sales. Several hundred of those coins failed to find buyers and were later placed into circulation, as was also done with many unsold Proofs dated 1859 and 1861. As a result, the Proof 1860 dime is much scarcer in todays market than the mintage might imply. This is a very well preserved and attractive Gem that will please even the most discerning bidder.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from Superiors Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction of January 2004, lot 2290; via Stacks.，