1876-CC Branch Mint Proof Seated Dime

Beverly Hills, California--(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 25,  2007-- Superior Galleries will offer an extremely rare 1876-CC Branch Mint Proof Seated dime in their January, 2008 FUN Elite Rare Coin Auction. Presently, this is the only specimen certified by PCGS, another specimen is uncertified and in the Smithsonian Collection, and four have been seen at NGC, although we feel this number might be inflated by resubmissions of the same coin. It is unknown why any proof dimes were struck at Carson City; theories range from presentation to dignitaries to an unofficial commemoration of America’s Centennial. Close examination of this coin reveals definite multiple impressions of the coining dies on a specially polished planchet. The striking characteristics are those seen on proof Seated dimes with full detail on Liberty’s head and the upper left leaves of the wreath. Attractive blue-green and dove-gray toning overlays each side, lending a fully original appearance. PCGS has graded this coin Proof 65, and it is housed in an early green label holder. 

This important consignment also features several elusive Territorial gold issues: 1852 U.S. Assay Office $50 gold, 900 THOUS, MS61 NGC; 1851 U.S. Assay Office $50 gold, 887 THOUS, 50 on Reverse, MS62 NGC; and an 1851 U.S. Assay $50 gold, 887 THOUS, Target Reverse, MS60 NGC. In addition to these three Uncirculated “Slugs,” two important early half eagles are presented: 1811 Tall 5 MS64 NGC and an 1818 “STATESOF” MS64 NGC. 

For further information, Paul Song, Vice President of Auctions, may be reached at 1-800-545-1001, or paulsong@sgbh.com.