1865-S 10C MS(PCGS#4642)

The Regency Auction 39

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

83

等级

MS65+

价格

390,507

详细说明

FROM THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION Despite a mintage of 175,000, this date is an extreme rarity in any grade finer than AU50, and Walter Breen declared this date "prohibitively rare" in Uncirculated grade. Even in low grade, this date is very scarce with PCGS CoinFacts estimating 250 examples surviving in all grades. This coin is the SOLE FINEST example graded at either service. A remarkable coin that was once a part of the famed Lemus Family Collection (Stack's, October 2005, lot 641), where it was described in part as: "GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED, and a simply unbelievable example of this highly important Civil War Date! The surfaces are essentially mark-free, and the lustre is ultra-deep and unencumbered in nearly every respect. Close examination of the obverse yields a few trivial toning specks that hardle even warrant mention. The strike furthermore is formidable and the color is an enticing delicate gold on either side. The number of full Mint State examples of this date can nearly be counted on one hand...True Gem examples of this date are simply unheard of, thus we have no reservation in stating that the specimen offered here is in all likelihood the finest known!" Back in 2005 this coin was sold raw and it realized $40,250(!), and subsequently graded MS65 by PCGS before appearing nearly a decade later in the Gene Gardner Collection. Prior to the Lemus Collection, this coin was sold as lot 565 of the RARCOA Session of Auction '86. Earlier still, ex Bishoff Collection, RARCOA's Session of Auction '85, lot 113. In the wake of Lee's surrender, a group of southern sympathizers plotted to overthrow the victorious Federal Government. The plan was to coordinate the assassinations of Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson, and high ranking cabinet members. On April 14, Lincoln and several guests went to Ford's Theater to take in a play. Sitting in the Presidential box, Lincoln was shot in the head by famed stage actor John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln died a few hours later. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. When the Gardner Collection was sold, this coin realized $41,125 as a PCGS MS65 CAC. Subsequently the coin was resubmitted to PCGS where it received the "+" grade. This stunning GEM, which has long been recognized as the FINEST KNOWN, belongs in another very important collection. We know this beautifully preserved coin will be hotly contested and will be a star in the next collection it graces! Cert. Number 6406784 PCGS # 4642