Canada 1892 10 cents
This specimen was lot 32150 in Heritage sale 3041 (Chicago, August 2015), where it sold for $7,050. The catalog description[1] noted, "Victoria 10 Cents 1892 MS66 PCGS, London mint. A glowing selection that encompasses a variety of iridescent hues and surfaces that are unmistakably clear of any discernible imperfections. Both the obverse and reverse express watery patination in shades of honeydew, marine-blue, and rose that encircle the central devices and promote the boldly-struck portrait of Victoria. An altogether exciting and well-preserved example of the type with unending visual allure and a premium designation to match. From The Kosowan Black Gold Collection." The 1892 is an average date while the 1892/1 overdate is rare.
Recorded mintage: 520,000 all varieties.
Specification: 2.32 g, 0.925 fine silver, .069 troy oz ASW, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM-3.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World & Ancient Coins Auction 3041, featuring the Eric Beckman Collection of Canadian Coins, the Kaiser Collection of German Gold Coins and the Rudman Collection of Mexican Coins, Part I, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.
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