1859 10C, CAM PR65+ CAM Certification #36832089, PCGS #84748

A simply stunning, Premium Quality GEM Cameo Proof early Seated Liberty dime. A truly magnificent specimen that has brilliant, bold, and ultra flashy mirrors that contrast against the razor sharp, fully frosted devices, imparting a gorgeous contrast. Both sides offer beautiful cobalt and rose gold toning, the blue framing the gold, giving this GEM an exceptional, classic, old school collection look. The eye appeal is AMAZING. Only 800 Proofs were struck.. There are just 2 in PR65+ CAM and only a dozen are graded finer. PCGS 14, NGC 9, CAC 5 Legend Auction CAC Verified

Ron Guth

In 1859, collectors in the general public embraced their ability to purchase coins directly from the U.S. Mint.  In so doing, they hit every denomination hard, ordering a then-record number of Proof coins of all denominations...even Proof gold.  The Phildelphia Mint produced 800 Proof Dimes in 1859 and presumably sold most or all of them.  Today, numerous examples survive in a wide range of grades and formats.  Brilliant Proofs are the most plentiful format.  Cameo Proofs represent approximately 20-25% of the total population of all Proof 1859 Dimes.  Deep Cameo Proofs are exceedingly rare. 

Most Proof 1859 Dimes grade out at PR64.  Gem examples above PR65 are quite scarce and anything above PR66 is a major rarity.