Fall asleep and you can dream, at least for a small portion of history, of that fortune worth millions to you. Right, the 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime is a such a jewel that has the mind of members of the coin collectors’ community, independent collectors, and history buffs in their grip. With an estimate of $10 million, this is one of a kind coin which is not only a coin but a metaphor for the life force of American history, and a collector’s dream in the world. Now, let’s get to the story of this legendary coin and find out why it’s fetching an astronomical price!
The History Behind the 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime
The 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime, struck in Carson City, Nevada, the heart of “American wild west” in its most dynamic period, was the coin illustrated. Meaning “CC” mintmark (amended) it also names the mintage of Carson City, a place famous both for silver and for being associated with the so called Comstock Lode. What makes this dime so special is its rarity. Almost none of these dimes ever in fact were minted, and even fewer survived the effects of time.
Nevertheless, this particular dime is of the Liberty Seated series in which Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, splaying an aegis, the spel of a cap. The design is an art in its own right, but the history that clings to the coin is priceless.
Why Is It Worth $10 Million?
The 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime is almost numismatist’s Holy Grail of U.S. coins because it is among the most elusive U.S. coins ever to appear on the market. Its price is based on rarity, historical importance and amenability to collection. Some specimens of this coin are still limited at a global scale, and these specimens are all national treasures in that sense.
Even more amazing is the fact that this dime was struck during a transitional era of U.S. coinage. In contrast, the Coinage Act 1873 took effect only when the disposiitive change in weight and, in design, of the coins had been made. This attribution to the 1873-CC Liberty Head Dime affords the coin a historically unique significance in its relation to the history of US money, being a watershed moment in the development of US money.
The Thrill of Owning a Piece of History
Imagine holding a coin that was minted over 150 years ago, during a time when cowboys roamed the West and silver was king. The 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime is, among many things, more than just coin–it is a time capsule. From a collector’s point of view having this dime, is the same as having a piece of the Wild West.
They really are a special coin to be presented with. It is no surprise collectors are trying to pay millions to get a hold of something that belongs to them. No matter how much of a guru a numismatist, or even someone entertained in a good way by a history-making story, the 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime is destined to make your mooing wheels go round and round.
A Dream for Collectors Everywhere
The 1873-CC Liberty Sat Seated Dime is the grail of coin collecting. Because of its rarity, historical significance and elegant design it is a gem that shines. While most of us will never in fact hold this “$10 million” treasure, it is a tale that reinforces for us the wonder and the mystery a coin can hold.
Conclusion
Hence, the next time you encounter an old coin piece, glance twice at it. Who knows? You could even buy a hundred million dollar antique from the past directly.