C-1. Very attractive with strong detail and nice problem-free light brown surfaces.

Small Date, Large Fraction. S-258. Well detailed with choice surfaces that are problem-free and retain a fair amount of mint luster. The obverse is a light reddish-brown while the reverse is medium brown. An arcing die crack at the lower left of the obverse field is diagnostic of the variety.

Spiked Chin. Cohen-8. The last marriage of the Spiked Chin obverse following Cohen-5, 6, and 7. This is a late die state of this durable die. A ‘Spike’ extends from Liberty’s chin, a ‘tongue’ appears to stick out between her lips, and curved die lines are seen in the field opposite her neck. This is […]

C-5. Spiked Chin. R-4. The rarest of the 4 different Spiked Chin varieties. Well detailed and attractive with the dramatic spike coming off Liberty’s chin, plus the reverse has a heavy bisecting die crack with additional peripheral die cracks.

C-8. Spiked Chin. Sharp detail with pleasing brown surfaces.

Crosslet 4, Stems. C-10. Solid detail with problem-free medium brown surfaces.

Spiked Chin. Glossy brown surfaces with a fair amount of remnant faded red.

Spiked Chin. A spike-like projection juts out from Liberty’s chin on this interesting variety. This is a choice example with sharp detail and problem-free glossy brown surfaces.

4 Berries. This choice early dime retains strong definition across Liberty’s hair and drapery, as well as bold details in the eagle’s wings, shield, and wreath. Light wear is present on the highest points, but much of the original design detail remains sharp. The surfaces exhibit attractive, even gray toning, with no distracting marks or […]