UNIQUE Branch Mint Proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime NGC PF 66 Listed in Red Book

Description: CONTACT US | OTHER AUCTIONS Mike Byers is a World Renowned Expert on U.S. & World Major Mint Errors and an Award Winning Author He literally "wrote the book" World's Greatest Mint Errors, which received the Numismatic Literary Guild's award for Best World Book. He is the publisher & editor of Mint Error News Magazine & Website which is widely regarded as the most informative and comprehensive resource for Major Mint Errors. He was an ANACS consultant for Major Mint Errors and has written articles for the Coin Dealer Newsletter. Mike Byers and his discoveries have been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times. Mike Byers Inc carries a multi-million dollar world class inventory of major mint errors, die trials and numismatic rarities. His extensive personal collection of major mint errors is being authenticated and certified by NGC and designated on the insert as THE BYERS COLLECTION. Proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime Unique Branch Mint Proof Listed in the 2024 Red Book 9th Edition NGC PF 66 This is the only known 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime struck in PROOF! Authenticated and certified by NGC as a Proof 66, this unique Branch Mint proof is a world-class rarity. This unique proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime is listed in The Official 2024 Mega Red Book of U.S. Coins, Deluxe 9th Edition on page 422 and described as extremely rare. This dime has been recently reholdered in the latest NGC holder with an enhanced label, better visibility and a higher-security hologram. The U.S. Branch Mint in New Orleans has one of the most interesting histories of all the mints. At one point, it was taken over and the United States of America no longer held control of it due to the Civil War. The New Orleans Mint officially became a branch mint on March 3, 1835 and first produced coins in 1838, staying in operation until 1861 when the war started. After the Reconstruction period, it began operations again in 1879 up until 1909. The New Orleans Mint resumed striking Seated Liberty Dimes in 1891. These had not been struck since 1860. This created a lot of publicity which included a New Orleans Times-Picayune article published on July 26, 1891. This article reported the resumption of the silver dime production: The United States mint is now engaged in coining one million dimes a month. The dime banks and other causes have created a scarcity and Uncle Sam has ordered his money factories to the rescue. There is considerable demand for the dimes. They are the first coins of that smallness the mint has made, and the same presses with which the dollars were coined are used, the ingots being also of similar size. The new dies reached here about the 1st of the month, and the dimes commenced to roll out on the 5th. The mint has on hand the bullion representing 3,000,000 trade dollars, shipped from the Philadelphia mint about two months ago, and the 863,000 ounces of uncurrent money sent from various sub-treasuries; so that there is no lack of silver to keep the presses going. This was the only proof silver dime struck by the New Orleans Mint in 1891. It was unknown to Walter Breen and was not recorded in his Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins. It is widely believed that this proof striking commemorated the New Orleans Mint in 1891. This unique proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime is not recorded on Gerry Fortin's Seated Dime Varieties website but he researched and studied this dime and determined that: The obverse is unlisted and the reverse is Reverse P. The obverse die is perfect, with no trace of date repunching, no clash marks, and no die cracks. There is no evidence of die lapping on the obverse. Similarly, the reverse die is perfect, also with no repunching of the mintmark, no clash marks, no die cracks, and no evidence of die lapping. The mintmark is close to the bow knot, and tilted sharply to the left. A perfect unlisted die was used to strike this dime. It is in gem proof condition with exceptional eye appeal and original toning. It has a full strike with full detail since it was struck on a large press setup for silver dollar coinage. This piece was most likely struck as a special proof presentation piece, prior to striking regular dime coinage at New Orleans on Sunday, July 5th, which was the first day reported. There are also two known 1891-O Seated Liberty Quarters, both certified by specimens by NGC, which are obviously special strikes as well. Both of these are valued at and have traded for six figures. The New Orleans Mint, throughout its history, struck unique proof and specimen coinage. A few examples are the classic 1838-O Proof Cap Bust Half Dollar, the 1839-O Proof Cap Bust Half Dollar, the 1844-O Proof $5 Eagle and Proof $10 Eagle, the 1895-O Proof Morgan Dollar, and the 1883-O Proof Proof Morgan Dollar. This unique 1891-O Branch Mint Proof Seated Liberty Dime is in a category by itself. The closest comparison would be the extremely rare 1894-S Branch Mint Proof Barber Dime. Although there is not any official documentation or mint records pertaining to the striking of this unique proof dime, not every unique proof coin struck at the New Orleans Branch Mint or at any other U.S. Mint has official records or documentation. Although not nearly as famous as the 1894-S Branch Mint Proof Dime, of which 24 were struck, the 1891-O Branch Mint Proof Dime merits comparison to the 1894-S Branch Mint Proof Dime which sells for seven figures. Many ultra-rare coins struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia and in the Branch Mints are unique or produced in extremely small numbers under clandestine circumstances. A few examples are the 1804 silver dollar and the 1913 Liberty Head nickels. Other examples include the gold Indian Head cents and the unique 1913 Liberty Head nickel struck in gold. Although the 1894-S Barber Dime is documented in the U.S. Mint records, there is still controversy surrounding the purpose for striking these. Additionally, many Branch Mint proofs and specimens are controversial and lack official U.S. Mint documentation. This unique 1891-O Branch Mint Seated Liberty Dime combines rarity, quality and history and belongs in an advanced collection of Seated Liberty coinage or unique coinage from the United States Mints. For comparison here are images of the Mint State 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime from the NGC Coin Explorer: Featured on the cover of Mint Error News Magazine Issue 68: The New Orleans Mint as photographed circa 1891 The New Orleans Mint steam coin press Many unique mint errors, patterns, die trials, specimens and proof strikings are featured in my NLG Award winning book, World's Greatest Mint Errors: MIKE BYERS Dealing in Rare Coins & Fine Art for 40 Years Mike Byers has been a professional numismatist for forty years. He is one of the largest dealers handling U.S. Gold Coins, Patterns and Rarities certified by PCGS and NGC. He has handled major coin collections and attends every major coin convention. Mike Byers carries an extensive inventory as well as solicits want lists and is always looking to purchase fresh inventory and collections. Mike Byers was a consultant to ANACS for Mint Errors from 2000 to 2006. He is also the Publisher and Editor for Mint Error News Magazine and the Mint Error News Website that was founded in 2003. In 2009, Mike Byers published his first book, World's Greatest Mint Errors, which received the NLG Award for Best World Coin Book. In 2016, Mike Byers was featured on Fox News in an interview with one of his unique mint errors. Mike Byers is a life member of ANA since 1985, a charter member of NGC and a featured dealer/member of PCGS. He is also a life member of the Central States Numismatic Society and the Florida United Numismatists. He is a member of CDN Exchange (BYRS). Mike Byers was born in the coin business attending coin shows since he was six years old. When he was seventeen, he issued his first coin catalog. He has been a Market-Maker in U.S. Gold Coins and a dealer in major mint errors. In 1987 he offered limited partnerships and rare coin funds. He has written articles for The Coin Dealer Newsletter and has been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times with his numismatic rarities. Mike Byers is a contributing author on mint errors for CoinWeek. He also assisted with the mint error section of Coin Facts on the PCGS website. You can visit Mike Byers and view his rarities at the ANA, Central States, FUN show and the Long Beach Coin Expo. Mike Byers also deals in fine art including Leroy Neiman original oils as well as works by other renowned artists. He buys and sells oil and acrylics on canvas and board, bronzes, watercolors and mixed media artwork. BUYING: Highest Prices Paid! Rare and Expensive U.S. Mint Error Coins from 1792 to 2000 Die Trials, Patterns & Mint Error Coins that are UNIQUE U.S. Proof Error Coins 1968 to 1980 Martha Washington Test Pieces NGC PCGS Uncertified 2016: Fox News Interview In 2016, Mike Byers was interviewed in a Fox News segment showcasing his unique 1970-S Proof Quarter that was struck on a 1941 Canadian Quarter. 2009: World's Greatest Mint Errors In 2009, Mike Byers published his first book, World's Greatest Mint Errors. This book combines stunning imagery with the most accurate information available to provide anyone interested in mint errors with the latest information on mint error coins from the United States and around the world. Hundreds of spectacular mint errors are pictured. Each error coin photo is presented in full color, and enlarged to enhance the smallest details. Some of the error coins featured in this book have never been seen by the public before, and each is described in great detail as to the type of error, the assigned grade, rarity and estimated value. NLG Award for Best World Coin Book in 2009 for World's Greatest Mint Errors 2009: The Coin Dealer Newsletter Mike Byers was the featured author in the October 9, 2009 issue of The Coin Dealer Newsletter (Vol. XXXIV No. 10) with a front-page article on mint errors. 2003: Publisher and Editor of Mint Error News Magazine & Website In 2003, the Mint Error News website was launched, which was originally sponsored by Mike Byers and ANACS. Due to the popularity of mint errors and the magazine it is now sponsored by Mike Byers and several other mint error dealers. It is a website devoted to bringing the latest mint error news and information to the collector. There are now hundreds of articles with features, discoveries, news stories, and mint error related info from the United States and around the World. This website became so popular that a print version, Mint Error News Magazine, was created and is read by thousands of readers. THE BYERS COLLECTION NGC began certifying a few major mint errors from Mike Byers' personal collection. These spectacular and rare coins each have "BYERS COLLECTION" designated on the NGC insert. 1874 G$1 Mirror Brockage on Obverse NGC MS 62 1904 $20 Double Struck Rotated 180 Degrees in Collar NGC MS 62 CAC $150,000 (1928) 25¢ Struck on a 1¢ Planchet 3.02 Grams NGC MS 63 BN Featured on the Front Page of Coin World Mike Byers' discoveries have been featured on the front page of Coin World. 1999: Mike Byers Inc. Website Launched Mike Byers Inc is one of the largest Numismatic corporations dealing in U.S. Gold Coins, Patterns and Rarities certified by PCGS and NGC. The Mike Byers Inc website was launched in 1999 and today it is considered the most widely viewed and informative numismatic websites specializing in PCGS or NGC certified Pre-1840 Gold Coins, Patterns or Early Type Mint Errors (Pre-1950). Coin World December 1, 2003 Page 53 Full Page Ad 1990-1999: Dealer in World Coins Since 1990, Mike Byers has traveled extensively in Europe purchasing the finest quality World Coins. We specialize in Swiss, German and English rarities in the finest quality obtainable. Here's an example of a full page ad in the European Coin Magazine, Munzen Revue. We buy many high quality World rarities. 1987-1988: Limited Partnerships / Rare Coin Funds In 1987, Mike Byers Inc was one of the FIRST major U.S. dealers to offer SEC approved Limited Partnerships / Rare Coin Funds. We purchased major rarities including proof gold, early type gold, and gem mint state gold. Our ads soliciting investors appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Coin World, and other publications. Later on, many coin dealers followed our lead and offered Limited Partnerships as well. 1978-1999: Market-Maker in U.S. Gold Coins Mike Byers and Mike Byers Inc have purchased millions of dollars of rare United States gold coins and collections. For over 35 years we have been Market-Makers in U.S. gold coins. Here is an example of one of our many full page ads in the Certified Coin Dealer Newsletter, which we placed over the years. We buy and sell proof gold, mint state gold, gold commems and early gold. 1975: Major Mint Error Catalog From 1974 - 1978 I mailed out over 25 price lists of major mint errors. My all time favorite was my first catalog which was photographed, printed and distributed in 1975 by John Devine (Lonesome John) from Newbury Park, CA. It was a 26 page catalog containing the finest major mint errors with photographs, descriptions and prices. 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