Seated Dime AU-MS Price List - Gerry Fortin Rare Coins

Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description
1837 Large Date	MS63	PCGS 21789571	F-101b	Gem	$3000	New June 28! Large Date, Gorgeous Gem, Swirling Frosty Cartwheels, Light Steel Gray Patina, So Difficult to Part With, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. One of the pride and joys of my reference collection other than the core Liberty Seated dime date and mintmark set. A gem MS63 example with brilliant frosty luster that turn to swirling cartwheels under a light source. Light metal gray patina dresses up this gem nicely. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. Purchased March 2001 and the F-101b plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors web-book. Yes, I've price this one high and don't care if it sticks with me until the 2019 August ANA show. It will be gone once type collectors see this piece in the GFRC case.
1837 Large Date	AU58	PCGS 33040132	F-101	Original	New Price HOLD $1150	Large Date, Brilliant Surfaces, Faint Gold Patina, Well Struck, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, Twins Lakes Collection. First year of issue and always in demand as No Stars type coin. Fields are free of clutter and often praised as the best rendition of Liberty. During 1838, stars were added to the fields. This 1838 offering bring brilliant frosty cartwheel luster and a hammered strike. A faint gold skin covers portions of the obverse. Surfaces are unabraided and attractive. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Last auction appearance took place during 2016 Winter FUN show where it realized $1645. Another quality offering from the Twins Lakes Collection.
1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS66+	NGC 2037607021	F-108a	Gem	$5775	Partial Drapery, Eric P. Newman Collection, Old Paper Envelope Toning, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green/Eric P. Newman. The F-108a Partial Drapery die variety that results from a clash of the E in DIME near the elbow along with heavy reverse die clashing on the right reverse. NGC decided to not list the Partial Drapery designation on the brown EPN label claiming the obverse clash mark was too weak. I discussed this directly with NGC prior to the November 2013 Eric P. Newman sale since the "extra drapery" clash mark is visible but muted by the thick patina. To set the record straight, this high grade mint state example was struck from the partial drapery dies and during the correct die state. This gorgeous example has satiny luster and a hammered strike. Gem surfaces are smooth and covered with thick crusty olive-gray, lilac, and chestnut-brown toning. Housed in the original EPN brown label holder with CAC approval. This piece brought $6756 at the November 2013 auction. Sold into the Tenafly Collection during mid 2017 and now back on the market.
1838 Large Stars	MS64	NGC 1748327001	TOP #6 F-106a R4	Choice	$2000	Late Die State, Shattered Obverse #1, Near Gem Mint State. Top 100 Varieties #6. . A much later die state example with dual die cracks starting at Star 7 and proceeding down through Liberty. An essentially perfect dime with sharp obverse and reverse strike coupled with blemish free fields. The obverse die crack is not the more common F-106 single crack but rather the double crack through Star 6 that is required for F-106a designation. Surfaces are evenly covered with gray/brown patina that reminds me of Eric Newman old paper envelope toned coins. For the variety collector who only wants the best in his Top 100 set. NGC plate coin employed for the NGC press release that announced Liberty Seated Dime Top 100 Varieties being added to VarietyPlus attribution service. Holder serial number 1748327-001.
1838 No Drapery	MS64	PCGS 33698966	F-110 R4	Gem	$1800	Gem Original, Cracked Obverse #2 Early Die State, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Gorgeous Old Album Radial Toning, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. An important offering of the Shattered Obverse #2 early die state that is a substantial challenge in mint state. The obverse of this lovely gem dime has the star 1 attribution point about touching the rock. A die crack proceeds from the right side of the shield on through the rock underneath Liberty's foot/sandal and exits to the rim. The reverse exhibts heavy die clashing upward from the E in DIME and right of the E in ONE. Superior eye appeal is the hallmark of this coin along with satiny luster. Both obverse and reverse centers are toned with a light orange gold that transitions to deep blues at the immediate rims. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. A pleasing Liberty Seated dime offering from the Newtown Collection that belongs in an advanced collection.
1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	AU50	PCGS 27514044	F-113	Choice	$355	Reverse Die Flaw, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray/Blue Patina, Accurately Graded. A perfectly original example of the 1838 F-113 die variety with bold reverse die flaw between ONE and DIME and struck from eroded dies. Surfaces are choice and covered with a uniform gun metal gray/blue patina. Under bright light, the patina becomes transparent and exposes pretty blue fields and a light rose main device while the reverse becomes mostly deep rose. No blemishes whatsoever were found during a close 10x loupe inspection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 holder with CAC approval. A quality offering from the Tenafly Collection.
1838	AU50	PCGS 24172926	F-104	Choice	$400	Large Stars, Strictly Original, Choice Surfaces, Diagnostic F-104 Die Crack, Accurately Graded. A wonderfully toned 1838 No Drapery dime with residual frosty luster under a light source. Surfaces appear to mostly gray during in hand inspection. When adding a slight source, the coloring shifts to rose-gold with speckled blues. As shown in the GFRC images, the coloring is strong on the obverse than the reverse. The F-104 diagnostic die crack through the left base and into the shield is bold and easily seen with a loupe. A late die state example with considerable die erosion on both sides. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval.
1838 No Drapery	AU50	PCGS 18119517	TOP #5 F-103b	Original	$450	New June 3! Vertical Reverse Die Crack, Beautiful Reverse Bullseye Toning, Steely Luster, Top 100 Varieties #5, Indiana Collection. GFRC is pleased to be offering an original example of the challenging 1838 Vertical Reverse die crack variety that is popular with collectors and an important opening entry in the Top 100 Seated Dime varieties set. This example offers a bold strike and original surfaces. The highlight is the combination of the reverse bullseye toning as a backdrop to the bold vertical crack. Reverse fields are steely with reflective luster. Center aquamarine is nicely framed by a burnt gold ring at the periphery. Obverse toning is a light aquamarine and rose. The reverse vertical die crack is about 80% of the terminal die state and boldly defined. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 blue label holder. An important duplicate from the Indiana Collection to consider.
1838 Large Stars	AU50	PCGS 35646086	F-113	Choice	$425	New July 4! Reverse Die Flaw, Choice Original, Light Gray with Pastel Aquamarine-Gold, Fully Struck, CAC Approved, Jim Poston Consignment. The 1838 F-113 die pairing is easily attributed by a combination of significant obverse die wear below the date and ending at Liberty's foot coupled with reverse die flaws between ONE and DIME. This most attractive example is fully struck with light gray patina that contains embedded pastel aquamarine-gold and rose shades. Surfaces are choice and unabraded. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with fresh CAC approval. Another quality offering from Jim Poston.
1838-O Repunched Mintmark	AU55	PCGS 21922297	TOP #3 F-101	Choice	$2300	Repunched Date, Near Gem Original, Conservative Grading, Osprey Collection. A near gem example of the only No Stars dime design type to be struck at the New Orleans mint. A important offering with semi transparent gray fields and ample remaining luster under bright light. Residual mint frost surrounds the main devices and the rim denticles. Several well toned over field ticks in the right field hold this one back from potential gem quality rating. The overall balance between strike, light gray toning and luster is outstanding. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another quality offering from the Osprey Collection.
1839	MS64	PCGS 34972577	F-101	Choice	$1350	New July 21! Near Gem Original No Drapery Type, Splendid Frosty Luster, Multi-Color Patina, Above Average Eye Appeal, Newtown Collection. A splendid 1839 No Drapery F-101 offering with substantial bright light eye appeal. As usual, GFRC are woefully inadequate in capturing the vivid frosty luster and multi-color patina. Let's start with the toning. Upper obverse is toned an even rose with transition to orange-gold at the upper left periphery. The lower obverse, and especially the date area, are toned aquamarine blue. Reverse toning is mostly aquamarine-blue with a patch of intermixed rose from about 12:00 to 3:00. Bright light induced cartwheels are vibrant and enhance the toning. Surfaces are unabraded and pleasing along with a full strike. Accurately graded based on luster. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. A superb duplicate offering from the Newtown Collection.
1839 No Drapery	MS63	PCGS 84741107	F-107	Choice	$1285	Choice Original, Classic Gold-Blue Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Very Pleasing. A gorgeous offering that deserves special consideration. This 1839 F-107 Seated dime is very well balanced with notable eye appeal. Undisturbed frosty cartwheel luster is evident throughout obverse and reverses. Surfaces are perfectly original with classic copper gold and faint blue patina. Strike is well executed. This is a late die state F-107 example with bold die crack from 12:00 down through Liberty's head and stops at the gown line. Right field stars are also connected with die cracks. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. CAC rewards the choice original surfaces, attractive grading and old time eye appeal.
1839-O No Drapery	AU53	PCGS 36669498	TOP #13 F-106a	Original	$695	Cobweb Shattered Reverse, Late Die State, Light Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Jim Poston Collection. The 1839-O F-106a die variety is sought after in higher grades by variety specialist due to its spectacular cobweb die crack appearance. This reverse is nearly always seen with some amount of die cracks which eventually lead to the spectacular cobweb shaped shattered reverse. The F-106 die pair saw significant usage as evidenced by the available amount of circulated examples with varying degrees of reverse die cracks. When the reverse approaches the full cobweb shattered die state, the obverse exhibits a host of die cracks through Liberty's head into the cap and upper right field stars. The offered example is essentially at the terminal die state. Surfaces are toned a light gold with residual satiny luster. Regardless of the cracked dies, the strike is hammered with bold devices on both sides. Residual mint frost surrounds the stars and reverse legend. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. An important No Drapery die variety offering from Jim Poston that is listed as entry #13 in the Top 100 Varieties set.
1839-O No Drapery	AU50	raw	TOP #14 F-108 R6	Market Acceptable	$975	Huge O Variety, Rare Grade, Top 100 Varieties #14, Details Grade. Definitely a rare grade for the 1839-O Huge O reverse variety when AU details remain. This specimen easily grades AU+ but has dark verdigris covering the obverse stars and date regions coupled with the entire reverse. The dark surfaces were result in a PCGS grade designation of AU Details code 97 (environmental) if holdering were to be attempted. Few examples are know at this grade level and a truly problem free specimen would be priced in the $2000+ range. Offers are welcomed as the dime is listed to sell.
1840-O Large O	AU53	PCGS 29737128	F-101a R4	Original	$1450	Original, Large O, Lapped Dies, Birmingham Collection.. A little background is necessary to understand the New Orleans 1840 Large O variety...both obverse and reverse dies were lapped reducing the amount of device details with the date punch nearly effaced. The reverse die is also well worn and cracked. So strikes are consistently weak. This example offers original surfaces covered with light gray/rose patina on obverse and even silver gray on reverse. Under bright light, this piece retains ample luster, especially on the reverse with some mild PL reflections on the obverse. GFRC images do not well represent this dime and in hand reviewing is suggested.
1841-O	AU55	PCGS 06935835	TOP #19 F-101	Gem	$29500	Transitional Large O Closed Bud Reverse, Finest Extant, Gem Original, Greer Guidebook Plate Coin, Gerry Fortin Top 100 Varieties Collection. Ahwash 1, Greer 102, Transitional Large O Closed Bud Reverse. Struck in early 1841 at the New Orleans mint with a left over Closed Bud reverse die from 1840 due to lack of die shipment of the new Open Bud reverse design. Greer indicates that "transitional Large and Small O dimes were struck from leftover 1840-O reverse dies most likely before the arrival of the first reverse dies of 1841 Open Bud which were delivered on Apri 7, 1841. Mint records for 1841 show 160,000 dimes were delivered from New Orleans prior to April of that year. I believe that these were deliveries included the Closed Bud 1841-O dimes, as well as many dated 1840-O. The extreme rarity of both closed bud varieties indicates a very small mintage." Collectors have been attempting for years to cherrypick examples due to substantial premiums in all grades. I consider both the Large and Small O Transitional Closed Bud dimes to be key entries in the Top 100 Liberty Seated Dime Variety set. Large O Closed Bud dimes can be located in lower circulated grades between AG and VF. Most will be found with problems due to lengthy time in circulation. Obtaining problem free and original examples in EF or better will require a long term collecting horizon as few are known. Once obtained, these specimens will typical reside in an advanced seated coinage collection for multiple years. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. The PCGS label reads, "Transitional Rev Large O, FS-902". A very special offering for the advanced collector who desires the finest numismatic properties and a piece of numismatic history given the Greer Guidebook plate coin pedigree.
1842	AU58	NGC 563028009	F-105	Choice	$495	New June 10! Early Philadelphia With Stars Date, Choice Original Surfaces, Rose-Gold Patina, Frosty Cartwheels, Accurately Graded, Jim Poston Consignment. The AU58 grade level has become very popular in the past few years due to Everyman Sets. Adding on CAC approval further increases the desirability. This quality 1842 Philadelphia strike was recently consigned by Jim Poston and warrants attention. Surface are no question choice with much mint frost remaining. Moderated rose-gold covers the obverse while the reverse is toned faint gold with darker shades at the periphery. Strike is nearly complete with just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head. Accurately graded and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert and CAC approval.
1842-O	MS62	PCGS 21593536	F-105	Choice	$3500	Rare in Mint State, Incredible Overall Strike, Perfectly Original, CAC Approved, Newtown Collection. Ex. Birmingham and Florida Collection. A marvelous 1842-O F-105 Seated dime that is once again back in GFRC inventory. This example original surfaced during 2015 from the Birmingham Collection, then into the Florida Collection, and finally settling down for a few years in the Newtown Collection. With the recent purchase of my 1842-O F-101 PCGS MS63 CAC dime, this example is back on the market. A well balance mint state specimen with hammered strike for the F-105 die pairing. The die chip at Liberty's left facing forefinger and the die blog in the right obverse field are the attribution points and bold due to hammered strike. Natural aquamarine and rose toning is consistent on both sides with some blues on the reverse. Obverse luster is a bit soft due to the thicker patina while reverse offers frosty luster with mild cartwheels. There are no abrasions that would hold this piece back from a higher grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 blue label holder (1998-2002) with CAC approval. An important duplicate being divested by the Newtown Collection.
1842-O	AU55	PCGS 15571451	F-105 R3	Gem	$2250	Ex. Pittman, Gem Original, Well Above Average Eye Appeal, Fully Struck, Tenafly Collection. Ex. Pittman Collection and an important pedigree to consider when evaluating this gem 1842 New Orleans dime. Locating 1842, 1843 and 1845 New Orleans struck dimes in choice AU or better is very changing to improbable. New Orleans mint coinage circulated heavily in the southern states and few survived choice. On a rare occasion that a gem example arrives to market, then a pedigree is typically the reason for the superior preservation state. This 1842-O F-105 example is simply magnificent and so well balanced. Surfaces are strictly original with semi transparent gun metal gray patina on the obverse and bullseye gold and blue toning rings that nicely frame a rose-gray center. Under bright light, the residual luster is readily apparent and exposes all rainbow colors. Strike is complete with rounded stars and complete veins on the reverse wreath leaves. This piece is also blemish free and simply wholesome for the assigned grade. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. CAC approval validates the obvious originality, eye appeal and accurate grading. A superb offering from the Tenafly Collection that belongs in a subsequent advanced collection. The new owner will be pleased!
1842-O	AU50	PCGS OGH 3298678	TOP 23 F-103	Choice	$1950	Shattered Reverse Die of 1841, Medium O, Choice Original, Fully Struck, Light Gold Patina, Gerry Fortin Top 100 Varieties Collection. Ahwash 3, Greer 101, Medium O, Shattered Reverse Die of 1841. Reverse C for the 1842-O date is a left over die from 1841. It was previously labeled as the 1841 Reverse D. When reused in 1842, the die has degraded further with numerous die cracks and considerable weakness in the legend. It is likely that this reverse was lapped considering the reduction in wreath and legend details when compared to the bolder reverse strikes on 1841-O Medium O examples. Many circulated 1842-O examples are seen struck from this die pair with the legend being barely visible outside of the wreath leaves. The position of the die crack through STAT(ES) is the primary diagnostic for this variety. The offered example is the Fortin web-book plate coin and off the market for over a decade. Surfaces are covered with a uniform light gold patina and blemish free. Just try finding a better example at the AU grade level given the badly lapped reverse die and low survival rates in AU and Mint State graded. Housed in PCGS old green holder with CAC approval.
1842-O	AU50	PCGS 25063536	F-105	Gem	$1350	Price Reduction 5/7/19 - Gem Original, Old Album Reverse Bullseye Toning, Superior Bright Light Eye Appeal, Well Struck For Date, Kansas Collection. A gem original 1842-O F-105 example that is worthy of the finest Liberty Seated dime collections. During in hand viewing, surfaces are mostly light gray with rainbow bullseye toning on the reverse. Tilting this piece under a bright light brings about a seriously pleasurable viewing experience which is captured in the images. Fields are esentially blemish free with just a touch of micro chatter within left field that is of no consequence. This lovely 1842-is all about the bright light luster and rainbow toning. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. A superb offering from the Kansas Collection.
1843	MS64	PCGS OGH 2283808	F-104	Choice	$2050	Near Gem Original, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Pastel Mint-Gold, Rose and Aquamarine Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection . Late Die F-104, No Repunching on 8 Digit. 1843 Philadelpha strikes are relative available in circulated grades and in lower mint state grades. At the MS64 grade level, this date becomes quite scarce with limited auction appearance. This near gem example was purchased by the Newtown Collection from Heritage April 2016 auction at a strong hammer price due to old time originality and CAC approval. A most attractive example that is fully struck with satiny luster and original toning that consists of mint-gold, rose and aquamarine hues. Housed in PCGS old green holder with completely warranted CAC approval. A quality duplicate from the Newtown Collection that belongs in another advanced Liberty Seated dime collection.
1845	MS64+	PCGS 24705269	F-110 R5	Gem	$2950	New June 25! Better F-110 Die Variety, Only MS64+ Graded, Gem Original Eye Appeal, Fully Struck, Natural Frosty Luster, CAC Approval. A magnificent 1845 F-110 specimen and the only MS64+ example graded. The gem original quality rating was a foregone conclusion when first inspecting this well balanced offering. Old time natural frosty luster explodes with coloring during bright light viewing. The reverse is so pretty with center rose surrounded by sky blue hues. Strike is complete with bold stars head details and complete wreath leaves. The F-110 die variety warrants an R5 rarity rating in Very Fine or better grade. F-110 captures the third die marriage of Obverse 1 with a reverse die that has heavy die polish lines through AM(ER)ICA. This offering will be added to The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors as the new F-110 plate coin. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval. An opportunity to own a high grade mint state 1845 dime that is also an important die variety specimen.
1845	AU55	PCGS 30694453	F-104	Choice	$400	Lapped Repunched Date Dies, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Olive Patina, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. This Tenafly Colleciton offering is the 1845 F-104 plate coin for the Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. The F-104 die variety captures late die state dies after being lapped and removing repunching on the 45 digits. This example is choice original with crusty gray-olive patina and no blemishes whatsoever. Held in the Gerry Fortin Liberty Seated Dime Reference Collectio since the late 1990s and sold to Tenafly during late 2017. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. CAC approval captures the strict originality, eye appeal and accurate grading.
1848	AU58	NGC 2037622097	F-101	Choice	$585	Eric P. Newman Collection, Old Paper Envelope Toning, Frosty Luster, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green/Eric P. Newman. Mintage of 451,500 with survivals being limited at the upper grade levels. This near-Mint example features attractive toning on both sides. Toning includes combination of sky-blue, copper, champagne, and red intermixed hues. A well struck F-101 example with no marks worthy of individual mention. Housed in the original EPN brown label holder with CAC approval. Offered as part of the divestment of the Tenafly Liberty Seated Dime collection.
1849	MS63	PCGS 21190006	F-101 R4	Choice	$900	GFRC Buy-Out and Price Reduction! F-101, Original Creamy Luster, Bold Obverse Strike, Very Scarce in Mint State. Ex. Birmingham Collection. I still don't understand why higher grade 1849 dimes lack respect. The PCGS population reports are low at (7) MS63, (10) MS64, (1) MS65 and (1) MS66. The MS64 number has regrade attempts due to a large MS65 price jump. This offering has typical satiny surfaces with a hint of light gold on the obverse. While the obverse exhibits satiny texture, the reverse is frosty with vibrant cartwheels. Strike is all there with complete head details and bold star centrils while the reverse has complete wreath leaves other than a spot at 10:00 which is typical for the F-101 die pairing. Surfaces are essentially blemish free with only one obverse tick by star 3 needing mention. Housed in old PCGS Gen 4.1 blue label holder (2002-2004). Please note that the plastic holder wear at the obverse (right facing breast) and reverse (at E in DIME).
1849	AU58	PCGS 90091682	F-104	Choice	New Price $400	Repunched Date, Frosty Golden Luster, Hammered Strike, Conservatively Graded, Indiana Collection. A bold and brilliant example of the popular 1849 repunched date die variety. For years, this variety was listed as 1849/8 overdate but was questioned by Greer and later debunked when writing the "web-book" as remnants of the first date punch are clealy evident in the upper loops of the 8 and 9 digits. This repunching is bold and well displayed within the date digits of this eye appealing AU58 example. Brilliant luster remains in harmony with peripheral burnt gold on both sides. Strike is hammered and adds to the desireability. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. An old time Liberty Seated dime that has been in the Indiana Collection since 1994; purchased directly from Brian Greer.
1849-O	AU Details	raw	F-104b	Cleaned	$385	Small O, F-104b, Old Clean, Bright Surfaces, Peripheral Obverse Gold, Massachusetts Collection. A well struck 1849-O F-104b example with bold obverse and reverse devices. Easily grading AU+ but both sides have been lightly cleaned with some faint hairlines in the obverse fields. Peripheral gold toning on the obverse is pleasing. Overall, an attractive piece due to the bold strike and original looking luster. Just not technically gradeable. From the Massachusetts Collection.
1849-O	AU50	PCGS 30949630	F-101b	Choice	HOLD $985	Large O, Near Gem Original, Fantastic Strike, Gray-Gold Patina, Fairly Graded, Tenafly Collection. After working with the Liberty Seated dime series since 1988, some coins still manage to blow me away. This 1849-O F-101b Large O is one of the cases and immediately worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Throw caution to the wind and just jump on this exceptional example. Nearly all 1849-O F-101 dimes are found with poor obverse strikes; flat heads and mushy stars. As a whole, the 1849-O date is difficult to locate in choice condition above EF. CAC population report reveals two at AU50, two at AU53 and a lone AU58. This offering is one of the two approved at AU50 grade level and further reinforces its importance. A near gem with bold strike and lovely gray-gold patina. Both sides are entirely blemish free. I'll say it again and please forgive for repetition; JUST BUY IT NOW and afterwards, you will understand why. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. From the amazing Tenafly Liberty Seated Dime collection.
1853 No Arrows	MS64	NGC 1725801002	F-101 R4	Gem	$2200	Kam Ahwash Plate Coin, Gem Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Copper Gold Patina, Hammered Strike, Conservatively Grade, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Relisted as the buyer was unable to complete a long term lay-a-way due to financial hardship. The Kamal Ahwash plate coin as featured on page 124 of his ground breaking die variety guide, Encyclopedia of United States Dimes 1837 - 1891. Purchased by Gerry Fortin February 1994 and sent to NGC for grading in the 1999 timeframe. Since that time, this special 1853 No Arrows dime has been the F-101 plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. A wonderful specimen regardless of pedigrees with bold frosty luster and cartwheel effects. Surfaces are near gem original with only the luster holding back a higher grade. A light copper gold patina convers both sides. Strike is absolutely hammered without a single thread of weakness. Fairly priced and seeking a new home in an advanced Seated dime collections where the pedigrees will be maintained. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert dating back to late 1990s timeframe. From the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1853 With Arrows	MS63	PCGS 29760200		Choice	$700	Choice Original, Hammered Strike, Crusty Olive-Gold, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Great Type Coin Offering. Hubbed Arrows and Date hub design. This super 1853 with arrows dime is 100% original with crusty olive-gold obverse patina and light burnt gold coloring on the reverse. Surfaces produce frosty cartwheel that is more pronounced on the reverse due to the lighter toning. Strike is hammered with no device weakness whatsoever. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. CAC approval captures the strict originality and overall eye appeal. A great potential With Arrows type coin for fans of old time surfaces.
1853 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 85100415		Choice	$275	Hubbed Date and Arrows, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Gold Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A lovely 1853 With Arrows example struck with hubbed date and arrows along with the primary devices. Definitely choice as surfaces are entirely blemish free and covered with gray-gold patina. The reverse is more crusty while lovely golden luster is apparent on the reverse when viewed with a light source. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Worthy of a CAC approval attempt. Another fine numismatic offering from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1853 No Arrows	AU50	PCGS 15677642	F-101 R4	Choice	$1000	Scarce No Arrows Offering, Choice Original, Rose-Gray Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. 1853 No Arrows dimes sport a small mintage of only 95,000. Production of the heavier weight planchet was terminated early during 1853 in favor of a lower silver weight to solve the silver arbitrage issue facing United States silver coinage. Today, 1853 No Arrows dimes are scarce in all circulated graded with most being known in mint state. This PCGS AU50 certified example offers choice surfaces that are covered with uniform rose-violet and gray patina. CAC approval rewards the strict originality. This is the only AU50 example with CAC approval along with one in AU55 and two at AU58. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. An important numismatic offering from the amazing Tenafly Collection.
1853-O With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 33542700	F-101	Choice	$2200	Rare Grade, Hammered Strike, Choice Original, Accurate Grading, Tenafly Collection. Ex. Woodlands Collection. 1853-O dimes are a serious challenge in choice AU or better. The F-101 die pairing, though boldly struck, is typically seen with a lack of head details and weakness in Liberty's upper body. Stars 6 through 13 will also show weakness in the centrils and halos around each star. The F-101 reverse is a leftover die from 1852-O (F-102). It was used on a limited basis in 1852 and still produced strong detailed strikes during 1853 with full denticles. CAC has approved only twenty-one 1853-O dimes in all grades with five at the AU58 level and only four in mint state. Housed in fresh PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. CAC approval recognizes the balance between originality, strike, luster and overall eye appeal. Another important offering from the amazing Tenafly Collection
1854 With Arrows	AU55	PCGS 09943398	F-106a	Original	$250	Pleasing With Arrows Type Coin, Cracked Obverse, Original Gray Patina. A perfect With Arrows type Seated dime with thick gray patina. Surfaces are 100% original and emit plenty of satiny luster when viewed under a light source. The F-106a variety captures a cracked obverse with die cracks through all stars and date digits. Well struck and blemish free. Housed in old blue label PCGS with standard ring insert.
1854-O With Arrows	MS64	PCGS 26788423		Choice	$2500	Unlisted, Choice Surfaces, Crusty Original Patina, Full Strike.. It is doubtful that GFRC customers will locate a more obviously original example than this piece. Obverse is covered with crusty gray toning while the reverse features light mottled gray over undisturbed lustrous fields. Under bright light, the obverse transitions to an attractive gray/gold. Device and fields are fully blemish free. This piece is an unlisted variety with reverse die cracks from AMERI(CA) to rim. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with three prong edge view insert. If strict originality on mint state dimes is a priority, then please consider this wonderful example. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. Any white lines or areas on the images are plastic scrapes on the holder and not on the offered dime.
1854-O	MS63	PCGS 32198409	F-106	Choice	$1200	New June 10! Left Foot Of 1 Broken, Thick Frosty Luster, Golden Gray Patina, Full Strike, Newtown Collection. Surface finishes for 1854-O dies are wide ranging. Some will be found with partial proof like fields while others will have a frosty textured or sandblasted appearance. This choice original New Orleans struck example fails in the latter category. The obverse is heavily frosted while the reverse less so. A dirty light gray patina cover both sides and screams originality. Obverse strike is from a weakly hubbed die with missing flag and left foot on the 1 digit along with partial stars 1 thru 3. Accurately graded and CAC approved. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
1854-O With Arrows	AU50	PCGS 30447882	F-105a R5	Choice	HOLD $395	Partial Filled 8 Loop, R5, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray, Bright Light Gold Hues, Indiana Collection. Ex. Fortin Reference Collection. A choice original 1854-O F-105a example with even light gray patina that shifts to golden hues under a light source. The obverse is fully struck while these is some weakness on several reverse wreath leaves. This 1854 New Orleans example is the F-105a plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Variety Collector and listed as an R5 rarity. When found with a partially filled top loop of 8 digit in the date, this die state is rare. An exciting duplicate offering from the Indiana Collection.
1855	MS63	PCGS 21180703		Choice	HOLD $775	New July 12! Better With Arrows Date, Choice Original, Fully Struck, Creamy Light Gold Patina. A classic 1855 With Arrows Seated dime with choice surfaces and creamy light gold patina. The 1855 With Arrows date is much scarcer than its 1853 and 1854 counterparts but priced at the same level due to type status. I make a point of purchasing every accurately graded and original 1855 dime that can be located as they never last in GFRC inventory. This is a pleasingly original mint state example with rich frosty luster under a light source. Fully struck and unabraded. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with accurate grading. Really a classic appearance for the 1855 date that will please the most selective collector.
1855 With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 28172760	F-105	Original	$165	Weakly Hubbed Date, Original Gray Patina, Residual Golden Luster, Well Struck, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. All 1855 obverse working dies were hubbed with arrows already installed in the master die. As a result, there is no movement in the date and arrows placement. However, some 1855 dimes will be found with a weak date punch including the top of the first 5 digit being missing. This is the result of a poor hubbing of the working die. Die variety F-105 is one of those occurrences. This example was previously employed as a plate coin in The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors die variety guide. Surfaces are original with uniform medium gray patina. Toning shifts dramatically, under a light source, when the residual luster activates lovely gold-rose. Fully struck but device features are not crisp due to the poor obverse hubbing. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder. From the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1856 Small Date	MS64	PCGS 21272615	F-103	Choice	$1250	Small Date, Fully Struck, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Tannish Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The 1856 Small Date F-103 web-book plate and in the Fortin Collection since 1990. I really hate to sell this lovely dime as one of the mint state pieces acquired decades ago. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and CAC approval.
1856 Small Date	MS62	PCGS 30447899	F-105	Choice	$450	Choice Original, Lapped Obverse Die, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, F-105 Web-book Plate Coin, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Early types coins struck from heavily lapped dies tend to be conservatively graded. Expected device details are missing leading to a lowered grade. Case in point is this lovely 1856 Small Date F-105 dime that is one of the plate coins in The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. The F-105 die variety comes with faint doubling on the shield and a weak date punch due to obverse die lapping. The web-book plate coin offers choice original surfaces and frosty cartwheel luster throughout obverse and reverse. Speckled darker gold surrounds the stars and reverse legend. Strike is nearly complete with all stars, except 13, being nicely round and with connected centrils. Liberty's head and gown line are weak due to die lapping along with the date and stars in the right field. The originally hubbed obverse die can be viewed by checking the F-111 die variety in the Fortin web-book. The difference is dramatic. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder and seeking a new home in a die variety collection.
1856 Small Date	AU58	PCGS 30447896	TOP #42 F-110 R4	Choice	$550	Doubled Die North, Bold Luster, Light Gold at Rims, Choice Original, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Collection and Web-Book Plate Coin. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with edge insert. Full description once images are available.
1856 Large Date	AU58	PCGS 83924475	F-104	Original	$850	New June 10! Scarcer Large Date Variety, Rare Grade, Mottled Rose Patina, Frosty Luster, Jim Poston Consignment. 1856 brought two major date punch size types for Liberty Seated dimes. The Large Date variety was struck from four different obverse dies while the Small Date variety was minted from at least twenty-one different obverse dies. In lower circulated grades, both date punch sizes are equally available. However in AU, the rarity advantage quickly moves to the Large Date. At the AU58 grade level, the Large Date is very scarce with a market appearance drawing attention. This is the case from this example offered by Jim Poston. One of the sixteen graded by PCGS. Surfaces are original and completely unabraded. Mottled rose patina covers the obverse while the reverse is toned a more brilliant gold. Frosty luster is consistent on both sides. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
1856 Large Date	AU58	NGC 2024200005	F-103	Original	$575	New July 19! Most Challenging Large Date Die Pairing, Frosty White Luster, Difficult Grade, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Of the four 1856 Large Date obverses, the F-103 obverse is unquestionably the most challenging to locate in higher grades of EF or better. I have few if any Mint State examples during my research or dealer career. This example is the best candidate located and purchased during 2004 to fill the F-103 plate coin slot at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors commonly known as the web-book. Surfaces are frosty and emit white luster during bright light viewing. Accurately graded and housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
1856 Small Date	AU55	PCGS 30447897	F-122 R3	Choice	$300	Die Scratches Below Date, Hammered Strike, Choice Original, Crusty Olive Gray, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection . On the 1856 Small date F-122 obverse, die scratches are visible between the 18 digits and the denticles directly below those digits. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with edge insert. CAC approval validates the strict originality and accurate grading. The F-122 web-book plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Formerly from the Gerry Fortin reference collection and now divested as part of the Tenafly Collection sale.
1856-O	AU55	PCGS 34626571	F-104a R6	Original	$600	Top-100, Rising Date, Attractively Toned, Twin Lakes Collection.. A distinct seated dime variety in the Top 100 series, readily identified by the upward sloping date with the digits 5 and 6 repunched to the south, and the large-O mintmark on the reverse. The Kam Ahwash seated dime reference further notes obverse die cracks extending from the left and right base of the central figure, extending to the rims. The late die state is elusive and considerd an R6 variety in the SeatedDimeVarieties.com online encyclopedia. This is a special coin from a die variety perspective, and, with the assigned technical grade, the particular features are easily visible. Light gold and chestnut tones grace both sides of this pleasing exanple, which would be a great start to a Top-100 set. A quality AU55 set offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
1857	PF64	NGC 685163003	F-101	Gem	$4750	F-101 Proof Strike, Rare Early Date, Ex. Pittman Collection, CAC Approval, Watery Mirrors, Light Gold Patina, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Ex. Pittman Collection and off the market since April 2002 in the Gerry Fortin reference collection. A boldly reflective example of the early 1857 proof rarity. Watery mirrored fields offer brilliant clarity and reflectivity. An absolutely hammered strike with all devices being sharply struck and defined in high relief. A transparent thin golden film covers the surfaces on both sides. A careful 10x loupe inspection revealed the lightest ancient obverse field lines which account for the assigned grade on this highly appealing Gem offering. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. CAC approval captures the strict originality, overall eye appeal and quality consistent with the Pittman pedigree. An important opportunity for the astute Liberty Seated dime advanced collector to snag a piece of numismatic history. The F-101 web-book plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors.
1857	MS64	PCGS 10222342	F-115	Choice	$985	Near Gem Original, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Peripheral Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Conservatively Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A superior 1857 Philadelphia product with complete strike on both sides. Frosty luster is brilliant with vibrant cartwheels. Light gold toning becomes darker at the peripheries. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Purchased at the American Numismatic Rarities Glode M Requa Collection Sale in NYC, September 21, 2006 as a new die variety for the web-book. The 1851 F-104 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors and from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Worthy of special consideration as a type coin or filling in the 1857 date in a date and mintmark set.
1857	AU50	PCGS 19109483	F-106	Choice	$175	Perfectly Natural Surfaces, Deep Gray-Gold Patina, Soft Luster, Tenafly Collection. Rich gray-gold patina is 100% natural and validates the strict originality. Strike is typical for the date. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 blue label holder with CAC approval. Old time quality from the amazing Tenafly Collection.
1857-O	MS63	PCGS 21462157	F-106	Choice	$800	Brilliant Frosty Luster, Hammered Strike, Peripheral Toning, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Examples of the 1857-O die pairing come with weak obverse denticles from 3:00 to 6:00. This example is from my personal collection and the plate coin in The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors reference guide. Frosty cartwheel luster is brilliant and so pleasing. Peripheral gold and aquamarine is the primary obverse coloring while a thin golden ring encircles the other reverse. Strike is hammered with high relief stars and sharp scroll edges. The reverse is also fully struck which is not common for the With Stars design. Conservatively graded and housed in old PCGS Gen 4.1 holder with blue label and standard ring insert. Purchased during 2004 and part of the Fortin reference collection since that time.
1857-O	MS63	PCGS 26563581	F-101a	Choice	$675	New June 3! Shattered Reverse, Crisp Reflective White Luster, Prooflike Fields, Complete Strike, Indiana Collection. A wonderful 1857-O Seated dime with proof like fields and crisp reflective luster. Most 1857-O dimes seen in mint state have been with frosty luster therefore this mirrored example was a surprise. Strike is complete with high relief stars and fully defined veins within the reverse wreath leaves. The reverse die is shattered consistent with the F-101a illustrations in the Seated dime web-book. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with edge view insert. An important mint state duplicate from the Indiana Collection to consider. Worthy of another advanced die variety collection.
1858-O	MS63	PCGS 22070078	F-101	Choice	$2650	Scarce Date, Gorgeous Toning, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Sky Blue and Rose Patina, Accurately Graded, Denver Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1858-O dates has a modest mintage of 290,000 and is scarce in circulated grades and rare at the mint state level. PCGS population report in MS63 is only four examples certified. This spectacular 1858-O MS63 dime spent years in my Liberty Seated dime date and mintmark set before being upgraded. Originally purchased in an NGC MS64 holder and downgraded into PCGS MS63 holder where it still resides today. Please carefully inspect the GFRC images and then use your imagination to visualize both sides having reflective cartwheel luster under the blue and rose toning. The color and luster combination is so compeling and attractive under a light source. Strike is a tad weak on the upper reverse which is well recognized for this date. Housed in old PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. An important numismatic property from the Denver Collection that belongs in an advanced Seated dime collection.
1858-S	AU50	PCGS 85179463	F-102 R5	Market Acceptable	$2250	Difficult Date at AU Grade Level, Hammered Strike, Gray-Gold Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Details Grade, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Locating any 1858 San Francisco dime at AU grade levels will prove to be quite challenging. This example is the F-102 web-book plate coin at www.seateddimevarieties.com and has been in the Gerry Fortin reference collection since 2004. Up until 2004, I struggled to locate a strong example of the F-102 die pairing and settled for this AU55 specimen in raw condition. Let's go through the highlights considering PCGS recently assigned an AU Details - Cleaned grade. First of all, this example has a bold hammered strike that one does not often see for the 1858 San Francisco date. Most examples are from the F-103 die pairing which has ongoing weak strikes. Next is toning. The obverse center is toned a deep gun metal gray and surrounded by golden shades at the stars and into the rim. The reverse is toned a consistent copper-rose with plenty of residual luster during bright light viewing. The PCGS AU Details grade was assigned due to faint vertical hairlines across Liberty's body. These can be seen with 10x loop under a light source. The hairlines do not extend into the left and right obverse fields. On the reverse, there are very faint hairlines between ONE and DIME otherwise the surrounding wreath is original. With the advent of technical grading, this boldly struck and nicely toned 1858-S dime is detailed graded. I paid a large sum to acquire and have priced it to reflect the obverse hairlines. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. From the Gerry Fortin reference collection. Unfortunately, not every Seated dime in that collection is perfectly original as die variety collecting does necessitate some compromises at time.
1859	PR64	PCGS 50064684		Choice	$1850	Near Gem Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Active Mirrors, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection . At GFRC, we like our LIberty Seated coinage, including proofs, to have 100% natural surfaces and crusty gray patina where possible. This is the case for this near gem original 1859 proof strike. Sourced from a Heritage auction way back during November 2003 due to the atypical crusty obverse toning with incremental gray patina on the reverse. Under the toning are active mirrors. Strike is absolutely hammered. 1859 proofs were minted from two different obverse dies labeled as Obverse 1 and Obverse 2 in the "web-book". Obverse 1 is the more common of the proof obverse dies while Obverse 2 accounts for about one in five of the 1859 proof dimes seen to date. Obverse 2 presents a medium level date while Obverse 1 exhibits a medium date that slopes upward. The two obverse dies are fairly easy to distinguish once the collector understands the existence of both proof varieties. Housed in early blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. The F-102 dime is the proof plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors and arriving to market after spending 15 years in the Gerry Fortin reference collection. Again, an atypical proof example for fans of crusty originality.
1859	MS65	NGC 1804215019	F-107	Gem	$2200	Gem Original, Gorgeous Peripheral Sky Blue Toning, Iridescent Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Osprey PCGS Box of 20 Collection. An eye catching 1859 F-107 dime with classic iridescent toning that is nicely framed by a peripheral sky blue ring and lighter internal burnt gold shades. Toning rings are consistent on both sides. Strike is typical for the date with just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head and within the upper Left wreath devices. A careful 10x loupe review revealed no blemishes whatsoever. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval. Another superior offering from the Osprey Collection and important set building opportunity for the sophisticated collector.
1861 Type 2 Obverse	MS64	PCGS Rattler 1147057	F-114	Gem	$950	Attractively Toned, Rattler Holder, CAC, Typical Strike.. This is a common coin in uncommon condition. Underlaid by even gray toning, rose and blue rim toning rises from both sides, while the obverse right field is graced by streaks of blue and evergreen. Tyoe II obverse, as indicated by the six vertical lines above Liberty in the shield. The luster is satiny, and strike is typical with some weakness seen in the upper portion of the reverse. CAC has certified 21 pieces of this date. Housed in a PCGS 1986-1989 Gen1.2 Ratteler Holder, this piece from the Jim Poston collection will sell quickly.
1861 Type 2 Obverse	MS62	NGC 1749009002	F-103	Original	$300	Type 2 Obverse, F-103, Near Choice Original, Peripheral Gold Patina, Frosty Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Jim Gray Collection, Lot 2121, Bowers & Merena. Thought considered "a common date", 1861 dated dimes not not appear on the market on a regular basis. The 1861 year broguht a transition from Type 1 obverse, employed during 1860, to the new Type 2 obverse design by Chief Mint Engraver James Longacre. This Type 2 obverse example is near choice original with frosty luster and peripheral gold patina. Strike is complete with all device details formed. Accurately graded and housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Purchased at the Jim Gray sale during July 2004 show and the Type 2 Obverse F-103 web-book plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors.
1861 Type 1 Obverse	AU50	raw	F-103 R4	Original	$100	Type 1 Obverse, Weak Date and Denomination Transfer, Original Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Fairly Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The Type 1 F-103 obverse can be characterized by a weakly punched date. The date digit punch barely penetrated the die's surface leaving a faint impression. Easily and R4 rarity or better as i have seen as few examples of this die pairing. The reverse is perfect but comes with a weak denomination at the die's center point. In particular the letters O(N)E and D(IM)E were marginally transferred to the working die. The offered example is strictly original with light uniform gray patina. Residual luster is evident on both sides but especially in the reverse. Strike is weak at the obverse head. The F-103 plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors.
1863	MS66	NGC 3814303007	F-101a	Gem	$3995	New June 23! Gem Original, Semi-Proof like Fields, Light Champagne Toning, Frosty Cartwheels, Strong Hands Collection. Liberty Seated Liberty dimes struck during 1863 totaled 460 proofs and 14,000 circulation strikes. A single die pair was employed for both finishes. Mint State survivors are rare with many having wire rims and semi-proof like fields. This gem is typical of high grade survivors. This is a no question circulation strike due to a thin layer of mint frost in the fields and on the devices. Fields still retain some proof like characteristics but frosty luster is evident under a light source. Strike is sharp on both sides along with wire rims. Surfaces are unabraded as one would expect for the assigned MS66 grade. Coloring is mostly neutral with a hint of champagne toning. A important offering from the Strong Hands Collection who returns to GFRC after a several year hiatus.
1864	MS64	NGC 1962883008	F-102a	Choice	$3550	Rare Civil War Philadelpha Business Strike, Blast White Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Heavily Clashed Dies, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Important Philadelphia Civil War business strike offering with choice surfaces and heavily clashed dies. There is absolutely no question that this 1864 dime is a business strike due to the frosty luster and die clashing. At first glance, the fields may appear to be lightly mirrored but swirling this dime under a light source revealed mint frost throughout the fields. Surfaces are blast white and blemish free. Fairly graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Yet another important duplicate from the Newtown Collection of Liberty Seated dime that belongs in another advanced collection.
1865	MS66	NGC 2599857006	F-101a	Gem	$4500	F-101a, Scarce Civil War Date, Gem Original, Old Album Rose-Blue Ring Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Sharp Wire Rims, Fully Struck, Newtown Collection. Challenging 1865 F-101a offering with limited mintage of 10,000 business strikes. A gem original Civil War Philadelphia example with cobalt-blue and rose ring toning. This piece is fully struck with sharp wire rims on both sides. Under a light source, frosty cartwheel luster accentuates the rose center and peripheral blues. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Recently upgraded by the Newtown Collection and consigned to GFRC towards finding a new home in an advanced collection.
1865	MS65	PCGS 34689676	F-101a	Gem	$4250	High End Civil War Philadelphia Business Strike, Repunched Date, Heavily Striated Fields, Frosty Devices, Hammered Strike. An important 1865 Philadelphia business strike with typical heavily striated dies. Fields offer partial mirrors and a view into how heavily polished the dies were. For example, all 1865 F-101a business strikes will have arcing die lines on either side of the date. On this offering, the left obverse field die lines are bold along with much lighter die lines behind Liberty. The reverse is heavily striated with diagonal lines. A slight angling of the coin under bright line exposes the heavy die polishing and lack of proper finish. Resulting luster is reflective with notable cartwheels. Intense mint frost covers the devices. Strike is hammered. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. From an old time collection and fresh to market without prior CoinFacts records. Worthy of the most advanced collections being built.
1867	MS65	PCGS OGH 4205323	F-102 R5	Gem	$4300	Series Key Philadelphia Date, Gem Original, Clashed Obverse, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. A tiny Reconstruction Era mintage of 6,000 with few surviving in gem condition. This example is worthy of an advanced date and mintmark collection and will never need to be upgraded as so attractive. Strike is hammered. Both obverse and reverse offer frosty primary devices that are surrounded by heavily polished fields. Obverse has two ticks in the right field. There is a faint micro line to the left of the date punch. Reverse is entirely blemish free. This gem offering is housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 old green holder with CAC approval. An important offering from the amazing Tenafly Collection.
1868	AU55	PCGS 36240349	F-108	Choice	$695	Scarce Philadelphia Date, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Olive Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Low population at PCGS and CAC. The divestment of my collection is helping supply the long standing demand for CAC approved examples in the marketplace. A crusty original example that was purchased from Brian Greer way back during 1993. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. From the Gerry Fortin Liberty Seated Dime Reference Collection and plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors.
1868	AU50	PCGS 36266047	F-102	Choice	$630	Rare Date CAC Approved, Choice Original, Frosty Luster, Peripheral Gold, Bold Strike, Conservatively Graded, Tenafly Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. Another special offering from the amazing Tenafly Collection.
1868-S	AU Details	raw	F-101	Cleaned	$325	Bold Strike, Creamy White Surfaces, Old Clean, No hairlines, Massachusetts Collection. A well struck 1868-S dime in challenge AU grade level. Surfaces are creamy white with glossy luster. The luster is indicative of an old clean. However, there are no hairlines to be found during 10x loupe inspection. A duplicate from the Massachusetts Collection.
1869	PF64	PCGS 5556219	F-105	Choice	$850	Near Gem Proof, Watery Fields, Birmingham Collection.. A near gem example with bold watery proof surfaces. A few faint obverse hairlines keep this piece out of PF65 designation. Strike is crisp. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder; serial number 5556219. No CAC attempt by the Birmingham consignor.
1869	MS64	PCGS 32829256	F-105a	Choice	HOLD $1700	Long Flag Date Punch, Business Strike, Choice Original, Lilac-Gray Patina, Light Reflective Luster, Newtown Collection. 1869 dimes were struck from two distinctly different date punches; Short Flag 1 and Long Flag 1. Most mint state examples will be seen with the Long Flag 1 date punch as is the case for this offering. Overall, the 1869 date is challenging in all grades and very scarce in mint state. This PCGS MS64 example was struck from the F-105 die pairing used for both proofs and circulation strike. As a result, strike is boldly executed, for a With Legend dime, including a partial wire rim on the obverse. Original surfaces are covered with thick lilac-gray patina along with some ebony highlights. Luster is muted and a bit more prevalent on the reverse. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another important duplicate from the Newtown Collection of Liberty Seated dimes.
1869 Short Flag 1	MS63	PCGS 21964390	F-104a R6	Choice	HOLD $3150	New July 22! Short Flag 1, Rare Mint State Specimen, Proof-Like Fields, Gorgeous Bullseye Toning, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A rare business strike example of the F-104 die pairing that was employed for a few proof strikes. This gorgeous dime also happens to be the only Mint State 1869 Short Flag specimen seen in years of searching Liberty Seated dimes for rare die varieties. As expected, fields are proof-like. Both sides feature bullseye toning with rose centers that transition to rings of sky blue with final peripheral yellow gold. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 holder. Thr 1869 F-104a plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors web-book. One of the important offerings from the Fortin reference collection and so hate to see this one go.
1869-S	AU50	PCGS 20419957	F-101	Original	$485	Underrated Date/Grade, Strictly Original, Gun Metal Gray, Accurately Graded.. A no question original 1869 San Francisco strike with uniform gun metal gray patina that includes faint rose under bright light. Surfaces are essentially blemish free with only a tiny mark at O(N)E being shared for full accuracy. A challenging date in AU grades that is so underrated in AU and above grades. CoinFacts indicates that only (4) examples have been graded by PCGS at the AU50 level with (3) in AU53. Auction records at this grade level at almost non existent. PCGS price guide is $500 at AU50 level for reference. Handled for a second time at GFRC after being recently upgraded in an advanced collection. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. If building a Seated dime set, please don't miss this opportunity.
1869-S	AU50	PCGS 36240357	F-102	Choice	$500	F-102 Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Well Struck, Worn Dies, Accurately Graded. An exceptional well preserved 1869-S F-102 example with crusty gray patina on both sides. Mint frost surrounds the legend, reverse wreath and is found inside the gown folds. Residual luster has a steely texture. Reverse die is starting to exhibit die erosion that results in thick "orange peel" fields during later die states. Fully struck without any blemishes worthy of mention. CAC has only approved a total of ninteen (19) in all grades and two at the AU50 level. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. Another important offering from the the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection that belongs in an advanced collection.
1870	MS64	PCGS 36266050	F-101a	Gem	$1000	F-101a, Gem Original, Business Strike from Proof Dies, Mirrored Fields, Reflective Luster, Multi-Color Patina, Partial Wire Rims.. F-101a Business strike from proof dies. A gem original example with mirrored fields and frosty devices. Gorgeous multi-color toning on both sides. Reflective luster is crisp with bold cartwheel effect on the reverse. Business strike examples from the proof die pair can be located with patience. Look for a reverse die crack through the left ribbon end and across to the right ribbon end. This reverse crack becomes more evident on another 1870 proof variety for 1870. This reverse also appears again for additional 1871 proof strikes. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. The F-101a plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. An important gem original offering from the Gerry Fortin Referene Collection purchased during 1998.
1870	AU55	PCGS 28715696	TOP #54 F-104	Original	$245	Top 100 Variety #54, Repunched Date, Attractive Radial Rose and Blue Patina, Original Surfaces, Cleveland Collection. The 1870 Repunched Date F-104 die variety is popular and fairly easy to obtain. The repunching of the 0 digit in the date is obvious. This digit appears to have been triple punched with traces of prior digits above and below the final 0. Both the 8 and 7 are marginally repunched consistent with the lower repunching of the 0 digit. Many 1870 F-104 examples seen come with colorful toning in rich copper gold or rose-blue shades. This offering, from the Cleveland Collection, is characterized by pretty radial toning. The obverse has a rose center that is framed by a teal-blue ring at the legend. The reverse is toned a uniform rose-orange with thin peripheral blue ring. Luster is somewhat reflective which is also typical for the F-104 die pair. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
1872	MS65	PCGS 3486701	F-102	Gem	$2450	Misplaced Digits in Gown, Repunched Date, Gem Original, Brilliant Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Conservative Grading . A gem original 1872 F-102 dime with brilliant frosty luster and huge cartwheel effects. Strike is hammered with bold device details for a With Legend dime. Unknown to most collectors is the fact that the 1872 date is a grade rarity above MS65. After 30 years plus of operation, PCGS has only grade one in MS66 and another in MS67. At the MS65 grade level, there is a population of 10. Potential buyers are invited to check CoinFacts to view the lack of 1872 MS65 auction records. Yes, there are overgraded examples in NGC holders to be had but these will not have the strike, luster and originality of this offering. Housed in old PCGS blue label holder that dates back to the late 1990s. Purchased during January 2004 FUN Show via private transaction. Held in the Gerry Fortin date and mintmark set collection until recently upgraded. My gut feel is this piece will end up in a MS66 holder once place back into the market.
1872	AU53	PCGS 28724949	F-109a	Original	$275	Misplaced 2 Digit, Circulation Strike, Original Surfaces, Sharp Rims, Accurately Graded. A lovely 1872 Seated dime with original surfaces. The misplaced 2 digit in the base provides for a desirable variety along with attractive toning. I especially like the rose toning on the obverse and soft pastel reverse coloring as a validation of old time originality. Strike is typical with weakness on the upper left cereal wreath grains. Under a bright light, both sides emit soft residual luster that is attractive. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge view insert.
1873 With Arrows	MS62	ANACS OWH 880891	F-114	Choice	HOLD $500	New June 27! With Arrows Type, Iridescent Rose-Blue Patina, Frosty Luster, Gerry Fortin Referecen Collection. The 1873 With Arrows F-114 obverse is easily identified by its low date and arrows placement. The arrows are well aligned with the center or midpoint of the date digits. A die defect below Liberty's left facing breast is a primary diagnostic. This offering is the F-114 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors web-book. Frosted surfaces are choice original and covered with iridescent rose-blue toning. Bright light viewing is an absolutely pleasure as this piece just lights up with brilliant luster and coloring. Purchased at the August 1999 ANA show as part of the comprehensive die variety research project. Housed in ANACS old white holder.
1873 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 25179547	F-114	Original	New Price HOLD $390	Low Level Date, Original Surfaces, Mirrored Obverse Fields, Frosty Cartwheel Luster Reverse, Accurately Graded, Twins Lakes Collection. 1873 With Arrows coinage is popular as type but also a treasure trove for die variety collectors. Date and arrows were punched separately leading to enough placement difference for die variety analysis. The offered example is the F-114 Low Date die variety with date punched close to the denticles. Arrows are also noticeably lower than normal. What makes this particular 1873 WA F-114 particularly interesting are the different die surface differences between obverse and reverse. Obverse fields are mirrored and produce an obvious cameo effect when viewed under a light source. Resulting luster is reflective. Then we check the reverse and find a frosty die finish throughout the fields and devices. This side of the coin produces frosty cartwheel luster as a contrast to the obverse. Obverse is covered with faint gray skin. Strike is nearly complete with only the top of Liberty's head and the upper left reverse wheat grains being weak; so typical of the With Legend hub design. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. A cool offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
1874	PR63CAM	PCGS 16191910		Choice	$1050	Choice Original, Strong Mirrors, Obverse Gold and Rose on the Reverse, Old Time Conservative Grading, Saco River Collection. A most pleasing 1874 With Arrows proof strike with strong mirrors under bright light. Obverse offers golden brown coloring while the reverse has deeper shades and some dark blues at the rim. Grading appears to be conservative as I don't see any significant grade limiting issues in the fields. Well struck and housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. A quality offering from the Saco River Collection. Please note the reverse holder has lots of wear (haze) and blocks much of the reverse device details during photography.
1874 Polished Arrows	MS62	NGC 4189872002	TOP #62 F-106	Original	$24500	Polished Arrows, Finest of Four Known, Struck From Mirrored Dies, Original Surfaces, Details Holder, Gerry Fortin Top 100 Varieties Collection. Greer 102, Polished Arrows. The finest known with research strongly suggesting this piece was struck during a Philadelphia mint experiment to gang arrows and date digits on the same punch. The experiment failed and a few specimens escaped the mint after the die were poorly reworked. Please allow me to walk GFRC customers through this dime's history. Brian Greer listed a "No Arrows" variety in his Seated Dime Guidebook during 1992. Greer indicated that "The arrows have either been filled in the die or were weakly punched and show only very faintly." This variety was discovered by James Skwarek and is considered extremely rare, as only two examples are currently known (this is 1992). A close study of the plate coin, as purchased at the 2003 FUN show, suggests an alternate theory for the presence of faint arrows. First, the plate coin was produced from polished dies and is prooflike. This suggests that the plate coin is from an early striking from a new set of dies. The digits in the date appear to be punched at least twice. The first date punch, as seen under the base of all four digits in the date, is weak and suggests that the die in the area of the date and arrows was polished. The polishing is most evident on the top of the 7 and 4 digits in conjunction with the left and right arrows. It is unknown as to why the mint employee attempted to remove the date and arrows by die polishing. After the polishing of the date area, a second attempt is made to repunch the date digits only. Evidence of the second punching of the date is clearly visible at the base of each digit. Since few examples are known, the Philadelphia mint employees at the steam press may have rejected this obverse die upon discovering that the arrows were very faint or not present. All 1874 dimes were struck with arrows, as required by law. The question now becomes that of how many examples were struck from this obverse die and released into circulation. Brian Greer indicated at the 2003 FUN, upon seeing the above plate coin, that the James Skwarek piece was the only one seen and was in a lower circulated grade. Fast forward to 2016 and currently housed in NGC MS Details holder with large font label. This is the finest of four examples known. This dime is original and the highly polished die surfaces confuse the TPG graders. PCGS has graded it questionable color in the past. This piece was originally purchased in an old white ANACS AU58 holder but cracked out as clearly mint state.
1874 With Arrows	MS62	PCGS 5211207	F-104a R5	Choice	$675	Heavily Clashed Die, Repunched Left Arrow, Frosty White Luster, Hammered Strike, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Locating choice 1874 With Arrows dimes will be more difficult than you might think. I probably see three 1873 With Arrow dimes for every 1874 example. This date is often seen with flat or partial heads and generally marginal strikes. This F-104a offering is quite special. The strike is hammered with huge obverse die clash marks. Eye appeal and frosty luster are consistent with a higher grade. Blemishes are minimal. The 1874 With Arrows F-104a plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online web-book. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993 - 1998) old green holder. No CAC attempt at this time but will be submitted after the Central States show if not immediately sold.
1874 With Arrows	AU50	raw	F-102	Choice	$225	Choice Original, Misplaced Digit in Denticles, Light Gray, Silver Luster.. I've studied this dime carefully given the PCGS opinion of Code 97 Environmental Damage/AU Details. The fields and devices are nearly problem free with no obvious signs of porosity or marks. Due to paper envelope storage, the surfaces have acquired a deep rose gray patina that is darker on the obverse than reverse. Rims are bold and indicates that this dime saw limited circulation. My assessment is that this dime is not strictly original due to the surface "sheen". A circulated dime that is strictly original should offer dull gray or gray/brown surfaces rather than the glossy gray/rose coloring seen here. Having said that, this piece should be "market acceptable" due to rarity and the essentially mark free surfaces. A stereo microscope review with bright light source reveals some extremely faint surface porosity that was not seen with a 10x loupe.
1875	MS66+	PCGS 33170725	F-121	Gem	$1450	Chin Whiskers Obverse, Gem Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Blast White Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Woodlands Collection. Amazing how GFRC presently has two magnificent 1875 F-121 Chin Whiskers dimes in inventory at the same time. This example is from the important Woodlands Collection and also belongs in one of the finest collections being assembled. Mint frost is evenly distributed throughout the obverse and reverse main devices and surrounding fields. Frosty cartwheel luster has a creamy texture and is pleasing. Strike is complete with the unpolished lathe cutting lines on lower obverse crisply defined along with the "chin whiskers". Other than a tiny contact mark to the left of the date, surfaces are perfect. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. PCGS has graded only seven at the MS66+ level with six better. GFRC is pleased to have two of the seven MS66+ 1875 dimes in inventory at once. A fine numismatic property from the Woodlands Collection.
1875	MS66	PCGS 25234233	F-106	Gem	New Price $1530	Rare Variety, Misplaced 5 in Base, Gem Original, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Rose-Gold and Aquamarine Toning, Tied for Finest Known, Indiana Collection. An exceptional 1875 F-106 offering that features a misplaced ball and lower loop of 5 digit in the base. Obverse die is also heavily clashed. The reverse has missing upper right bar at D(I)ME and the upper left bar of DI(M)E. This is a challenging variety to locate as careful attention is necessary to isolate the misplaced ball and loop of the 5 digit from the background shapes in the base. Dimes grading EF or better are the best candidates for cherry picking. No examples were reported between 1992 (first reported by Greer) and 2013. The Greer plate coin was sold into the Fortin reference collection during June 1995. Then during November 2013, another example apperared in the Eric P Newman/Col. Green Heritage sale that graded NGC MS66 CAC. A third example was located during July 2015 by GFRC which graded PCGS MS66 CAC and was sold into the Indiana Collection. Now that exceptional specimen is back on the market and is the plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Fully struck with bold devices throughout obverse and reverse. Under a light source, satiny cartwheel luster is vibrant and so pleasing. Toning is intermixed rose-gold and aquamarine. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. An offering for the collector who wants the finest in his collection.
1875	MS65	PCGS 18084393	F-103	Gem	$750	Excessively Rusted Obverse, Thick Gold and Gray Patina, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. The 1875 F-103 die pairing is easily attributed by an excessively rusted obverse die. This PCGS MS65 example is strict original with gem surfaces. Frosty cartwheel luster is bold and action under a light source. Obverse is toned an even copper gold while the reverse is covered by a thick gray skin. Device details within the GFRC images are limited by the excessive rust on the obverse and the darker reverse toning that provides limited contrast between fields and major devices. Fairly graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. CAC green bean recognized the strict originality and luster consistent with the MS65 grade level. Another fine numismatic property from the Newtown Collection to consider.
1875-CC In Wreath	MS64	PCGS 25310564	F-110	Choice	$1300	New June 10! In Wreath, Cracked Obverse, Die Scatch Through Corn Ear, Thick Frosty Luster, Creamy Gold-Rose Patina, Newtown Collection. The 1875-CC F-110 die pairing features a shattered obverse die that is paired with a unique reverse die. The reverse is easily attributed by a light diagonal die scratch through the corn ear that cannot be missed as so obvious. This duplicate example, from the well known Newtown Collection, exhibits creamy frosty luster that is consistent with the F-110 web-book plate coin. Must have been struck from the same dies! Seriously, the dies are especially worn with heavy metal flow lines. This type of surface condition does not lend itself well to contrasting photography. But this is how 1875-CC In Wreath F-110 dimes will be found in the market place. A thick golden patina covers both sides but is a bit mottled. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
1875-CC Below Wreath	MS63	PCGS 5737952	F-101	Original	$650	Original, Even Crusty Gray Patina, Birmingham Collection.. The obverse on this Below Wreath dime exhibits a rich crusty gray patina with considerable luster peeking through. The reverse is lovely even silver gray with lavendar highlights. This specimen is fully struck from eroded dies as is quite comment for Below Wreath dimes. Blemishes are limited to one fully toned over faint lines on the obverse, otherwise mark free. Housed in old PCGS holder with standard ring insert. From the Birmingham Collection and ready for inclusion in a new advanced date and mintmark set.
1875-CC Below Wreath	MS63	PCGS 31782117	F-106a	Choice	$1550	New June 10! Below Wreath, Severely Cracked Reverse Die, Gorgeous Frosty Luster, Motteld Ebony Toning, Near Gem Original, Newtown Collection. This 1875-CC Below Wreath F-106a mint state offering definitely belongs in an advanced collection. Both obverse and reverse exhibit degradation during the F-106 pairing, more so on the reverse leading to the F-106a die state. There is a major die crack within the outer left lower wreath that will continue to advance and lead to a retained cud during the terminal F-106b die state. A second reverse die crack starts at the rim, below the right stem end, and proceeds upward through the lower right oak leaves. This Newtown Collection duplicate example exhibits thick mint frost on both sides. The resulting luster is partially dampened by mottled ebony-gray patina. Obverse strike is complete while reverse has weakness at the upper left wheat grains. Accurately graded and approved by CAC for its perfect originality. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
1875-S Below Wreath, Micro S	MS61	NGC 4687519011	F-103	Original	$195	Micro S, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Original Surfaces, Light Gold Toning, Typical Strike, Cleveland Collection. The filled Micro S mintmark on F-103 reverse is positioned far to the left when compared with the Micro S F-101 and F02 reverses. Finding examples of F-103 with a fully struck head will be very challenging. The Cleveland Collection brings a lovely MS61 graded example with satiny cartwheel luster and light gold toned surfaces. Strike is typical with weakness at the head. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
1876 Type 1 Reverse	AU58	PCGS 33254925		Original	New Price $110	Type 1 Reverse, Original Surfaces, Frosty White Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Twins Lakes Collection. 1876 brought a change in reverse design hubs. Philadelphia struck dimes will be found mostly with the Type 1 design but enough Type 2 reverses were struck also. This example has the Type 1 reverse with two points on the left ribbon end. Surfaces have thick mint frost while the strike is hammered. Under a bright light, frosty while luster is pleasing. Obverse fields have chatter and result in the Original quality rating. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another quality offering from the Twins Lakes Collection.
1876	AU55	PCGS 82484885	F-109	Original	$110	Repunched 6, Original Copper Gray, Well Struck, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. 1876 Philadelphia strikes are common therefore a good target for die variety study. Repunched dates are a frequent occurrence. This F-109 example has repunching under the 6 digit is that mostly hidden by verdigris. Strike is nearly complete with just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head and in the reverse bow knot. Original surfaces are covered with copper gray patina. There are some faint hairlines in the right obverse field area. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. From the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1876-CC	MS62	PCGS 21549290	TOP #74 F-111	Choice	$1100	Misplaced 76 Digits, Choice Original, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Eye Appeal Consistent with Higher Grade, Top 100 Varieties, Newtown Collection. Ex. Central California Collection. Misplaced 76 Digits in Gown die variety that is always popular with collectors. This lovely example offers satiny cartwheel luster that is consistent with a higher grade level. Obverse is covered with thin rose, aquamarine and blue patina while the reverse is mostly aquamarine and rose. Why the MS62 assigned grade? There are a few wispy hairlines in the right obverse field that were grade limiting against 1990s grading standards but allowed today up to the MS64 grade level. This dime is conservatively graded and housed in old PCGS blue label holder that dates back to the late 1990s. While residing in the Central California and Newtown Collections, this piece was never submitted to CAC and will heading for a review during the next GFRC submission. A choice duplicate from the Newtown Collection that will be pleasing to the new owner. Also an important die variety within the Top 100 Varieties set.
1876-CC	MS62	PCGS 21620019	F-116	Original	$595	Lightly Rusted Die, Doubled Die Reverse, Rich Frosty Luster, Near Choice Original, Hammered Strike, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The 1876-CC F-116 die pairing presents yet another set of Carson City dies that are lightly rusted. This variety is straightforward to attribute by the die rust and boldly doubled I in DIME. The centennial Liberty Seated dime offers rich frosty luster and a hammered strike. Surfaces are steely gray and perfectly original. The F-116 plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online web-book. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2005) holder. No CAC attempt. From the Gerry Fortin Referene Collection.
1876-CC Type 1 Reverse	AU58	NGC 2037628013	F-120a R5	Original	$340	Ex. Newman, Thick Old Paper Envelope Toning, Shattered Reverse, Tenafly Collection. Important Eric P Newman collection offering and F-120a late die state with shattered reverse die. Surfaces are strictly original with the classic "Col." E.H.R. Green old paper envelope toning. There are no blemishes whatsoever. Grading is accurately. Housed in original NGC "Col" E.H.R. Green/Eric P Newman brown label holder. Yet another offering from the Tenafly Collection for Liberty Seated dime collectors.
1876-CC	AU55	raw	F-130	Original	$225	Rusted Die, Original Copper Gold Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Massachusetts Collection. One of the many 1876 Carson City die pairing struck with heavily rusted dies. In the case of F-130, there are bold die defects on Liberty's left facing arm and die rust throughout the upper gown lines and upper right field. The diagnostic reverse die crack from rim through top of mintmark is also evident under a 10x loupe. Surfaces are fully original and covered with copper gold patina. Residual luster remains and is activated with a light source. A duplicate offering from the Massachusetts Collection.
1876-CC Type 1 Reverse	AU55	PCGS 13636346	TOP #74 F-111	Choice	$655	Misplaced Digits In Gown, Top 100 Varieties #74, Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurate Grading, Tenafly Collection. Ex. Woodlands Collection. I've always had a soft spot for the 1876 Carson City misplaced digits variety due to higher grade scarcity and the spectacular nature of the extra digits immediately to the right of scroll end. This one of the highest graded F-111 examples handled by GFRC and a perfect selection for a Top 100 Varieties set. This piece will be difficult to upgrade as choice original surfaces are natural toned and covered with uniform gray patina. Strike is hammered with all major devices being crisply impressed. It appears that Carson City mint employees did manage to properly maintain the dies used to strike F-111 coinage as no later die state rusted or worn dies are known. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 blue label holder with CAC approval. Strict originality along with full strike and accurate grading warranted CAC approval. Yet another quality offering from the amazing Tenafly collection that will please the most selective Top 100 Varieties collector.
1876-CC	AU50	PCGS 31556823	F-131	Choice	$145	Pimple Die Obverse, Original AU Surfaces, Another PCGS Genuine Grading Casualty, West Coast Collection. Another 1876 Carson City dime that ends up in a mistakely graded PCGS holder. PCGS struggles with rusted die surfaces on many of the 1876-CC DDO F-107 strikes along with the Pimple Die obverse on F-131. The surfaces have the appearance of environmental damage when the exact opposity is true. The dime is original AU with uniform gray patina that that shifts to golden hues under a light source. The die states is early for the variety as I've seen much later die rusted examples. There are no blemishes whatsoever and strike complete. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with Genuine designation. 1876 Carson City dimes just don't get an respect.
1876-S Type 1 Reverse	MS63	NGC 296868002	F-112	Choice	$485	Very High Level Date, Choice Original Surfaces, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the mid 1990s timeframe. The Type 1 Reverse F-112 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. Purchased during November 1996 and sitting in a Maine bank box since that time. Full description shortly.
1877	MS61	PCGS 12102298	F-114	Choice	HOLD $190	New June 30! Frosty Original, Better Philadelphia Date in Mint State, Conservative Grading, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen4.4 holder. The 1877 F-114 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors web-book.
1877-CC Type 2 Reverse	MS65	NGC 372356002	F-112	Gem	$1600	Gem Original, Creamy Frosty Luster, Flashy Cartwheels, Light Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A stunning 1877-CC dime with thick frosty luster and vibrant cartwheels. Surfaces are covered with creamy gold patina. Strike is hammered and so pleasing. The Type 2 reverse F-112 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. No CAC attempt. Purchased September 2000 and in the Fortin collection since that time. If not immediately sold, this piece is heading to CAC as so fresh and accurately graded.
1877-CC Type 1 Reverse	MS64	PCGS 21700877	F-107	Choice	$1300	Type 1 Reverse, Die Scratch Through Neck, Near Gem Orignal Surfaces, Huge Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Golden Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The 1877-CC Type 1 Reverse F-106 die pairing offers many die diagnostics and is straigthforward to attributed. The most obvious diagnostic is a long diagonal die scratch that starts above Liberty's facing left breast and ends under her ear. The top loop of an 8 digit has been misplaced in the base, slightly to the left of the pendant. On this Type I reverse, die doubling within the denomination is significant and is obviously at O(NE) D(IME). This near gem original specimen is fully strike and had huge cartwheel luster under a light source. Both sides are covered with light gold patina. Old time quality that is accurately graded to old time standards. Housed in old PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990 along with CAC approval. The 1877-CC Type 1 F-107 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors and from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1877-CC Type 2 Reverse	MS63	NGC 1778705004		Choice	$575	Unlisted Dies, Choice Original, Steely Cartwheel Luster, Lavendar-Gold Obverse Patina, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A strictly original 1877 Carson City strike with Type 2 reverse. Surfaces are so choice with no blemishes whatsoever. Steely cartwheel luster is immediately evident during bright light viewing. Strike is hammered and a joy to examine with 10x loupe. This offering was originally purchase towards completing the 1877-CC die variety analysis chapter at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Both the obverse and reverse are unlisted. It is highly improbable that I will finish a rewrite of the 187-CC chapter so these extra pieces are being sold. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s.
1877-CC Type 2 Reverse	AU58	ANACS OWH 2732539	F-110	Original	New Price $190	Die Scratch Right of Shield, Original Surfaces, Attractive Rose and Blue Radial Toning, Indiana Collection. For some unexplained reason, GFRC is never able to keep 1877 Carson City dime in inventory. This lovely example, from the Indiana Collection, should not last long either. Housed in old white ANACS holder and fresh to market after years of bank storage. This 1877-CC dime featured a Type 2 reverse and is the F-110 die variety with thick die scratches to the right of the shield. 1877-CC Type 2 Reverse F-110 is also the only known example of a misplaced C mintmark in the upper right bow knot. Look carefully at the F-110 plate coin and macro images in my web-book to see this die preparation rarity. GFRC image well illustrate that this is a quality example with pretty rose toning along with dark blue rims. There are no blemishes seen with 10x loupe.
1877-CC Type 1 Reverse	AU58	raw	F-107	Original	New Price $165	Die Gouge Obverse, Double Die Reverse, Original Surfaces, Dark Gray Patina, Residual Frosty Luster, Indiana Collection. Dark ebony-gray patina covers both obverse and reverse with considerable luster peeking through. The 1877-CC die gouge die variety is easily attributed due to a bold diagonal die scratch from Liberty's neck gown line into her ear. Strike is well executed with even the pesky upper left wheat grains on the reverse being nicely defined. The Type 1 reverse also exhibits substantial hub doubling on the denomination. From the Indiana Collection of eclectic Seated dime varieties.
1877-CC Type 2 Reverse	AU55	PCGS 30447945	F-106	Choice	$340	F-106 Type 2 Reverse Web-book Plate Coin, Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1877 Carson City F-106 Type 2 Reverse plate coin from The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Variety Collectors online reference is offered here. A perfectly original specimen with uniform light gray patina. Strike is complete and surfaces are blemish free. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. Another fine numismatic property from the Tenafly Liberty Seated Dime collection.
1877-CC	AU50	raw		Original	$40	Carson City Antimony Cast Contemporary Counterfeit, Strictly Original, Reeded Edge, Deceptive, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. A high grade 1877-CC Seated dime contemporary counterfeit that was cast with antimony base metal. Strictly original with strong edge reeding. Limited wear and deceptive. From the AuburnNY Accordian Collection.
1877-S	AU Details	raw	F-109	Cleaned	$90	Better Date AU or Better, Reflective Luster, Old Cleaning, Retoning Light Gold, Massachusetts Collection. 1877 San Francisco strikes are a better date in AU and mint state grades. Survival rates are surprisingly low for a large mintage of 2,340,000. A fully struck example that has seen an old mechanical cleaning resulting is reflective fields. This piece has retoned a nice gold color. Bright light inspection will reveal old hairlines. The F-109 die pairing can be characterized by its upward sloping date punch. There is considerable weakness in the left side of the shield and in the lower gown area. On the reverse, a Small Filled S mint marked is positioned strong right between the ribbon ends. An acceptable offering for inclusion into a Dansco bookshelf album collection at a value price. Another duplicate from the Massachusetts Collection.
1877-S	AU50	ANACS OWH 2577327	TOP #77 F-101	Original	$115	Top 100 Variety #77, Repunched Date, Original Iridescent Patina, Accurately Graded, Cleveland Collection. The 1877-S F-101 repunched date obverse is paired with two different reverse dies. Repunching is visible above left and right feet of 1 digit and within the lower loop of the 8 digit. The F-101 reverse shows considerable weakness on the left side of the wreath. There is a die defect on the oak leaf at about 8:00. This reverse mintmark is the Small Block S style and is positioned right and high. The offered example is housed in ANACS old white holder. Surfaces are brilliant with colorful iridescent toning. An attractive Top 100 Variety duplicate offering from the Cleveland Collection.
1878 Type 2 Reverse	MS64	PCGS 85100428	F-105	Choice	$525	Type 2 Reverse Hub, Choice Original, Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Another offering from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection that has been off the market for decades. This freshly graded example was originally purchased during July 1993 from a young dealer named Jason Carter when working at Heritage Rare Coins. This is how long this lovely 1878 Type 2 reverse dime has been sitting in a 2x2 cardboard holder and residing in the bank vault. Surfaces are perfectly original with plenty of frosty luster to tickle the eyes. Strike is complete throughout obverse and reverse. Accurately graded by PCGS and residing in their 2015 style PCGS holder.
1878 Type 2 Reverse	MS63	PCGS 85100427	F-107	Gem	$475	Type 2 Reverse Hub, Gem Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. A gem original 1878 Type 2 reverse example previous from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection and now being offered during the Tenafly Collection sale. Freshly graded an housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and CAC approval. This is an amazingly original specimen with crusty gray patina throughout obverse and reverse. Obverse strike is complete while the reverse has typical With Legend design weakness at the upper wheat grains. Under a bright light, the thick gun metal gray patina offers blue coloring at the rims. Locating Seated dimes with this freshness and originality, in today's current market, requires that old time collections be divested. This is the case for this incredible dime. Hurry as this one will not last long.
1878-CC	AU Details	ANACS 5048617	F-104	Market Acceptable	$625	Polished and Cracked Reverse, Top 100 Varieties #79, Charcoal Gray Patina, Well Struck, Conservative Grading, Lakewood Collection. The 1878-CC F-104 die variety results when a heavily lapped and shattered reverse die from 1877 (Type II Reverse A) is paired with one of the two known obverse dies for Carson City strikes. 1877-CC Type II Reverse A die was previously paired with at least two obverse dies during 1877 production. During the pairing with the 1877-CC F-110 obverse, the reverse die is severely cracked. Kam Ahwash speculates that the reverse die shattered, taking away the lower left ribbon and part of the bottom of the left maple leaf. After studying the 1877-CC Type II Variety 110 coin and several 1878-CC shattered reverse coins, I believe that this die was severely polished or lapped throughout its face to produce the remaining coinage needed in 1878. There is reduction in details throughout die relief, not only in the lower left wreath area. A shattering or cracking of the die in the lower wreath would have produced retained metal, instead we find a smooth polish surface with little device details in the lower left wreath. Please check 1878-CC Variety 102 and 103. Both Reverse B and C also exhibit similar weakness in the lower left wreath and left ribbon area. I suspect that all three Type II reverse dies may have been left over from 1877 and were polished or lapped before being put into service for 1878 coinage. The offered F-104 example, from the new Lakewood Collection consignor, features charcoal gray obverse toning along with steely residual luster. The reverse is 100% original with residual luster and light gray coloring. Overall strike is well executed. Housed in ANACS gold label holder and AU55 Details: Scratched - Corroded designation. I'm not in agreement with the Scratched and Corroded opinion. This piece has no signs of corrosions whatsoever and the few reverse hairlines are not worthy of a Scratched designation. The obverse has probably seen a light clean while the reverse is strictly original. The F-104 die pairing is a Top 100 Variety entry. Locating examples at the AU grade level with full defined features, as is the case here, will prove to be challenging. This piece has been net priced to a level that I believe is fair.
1878-CC Type 1 Reverse	MS64	NGC 105259016	F-101	Gem	HOLD $3850	New July 22! Type 1 Reverse, Gem Original, Fiery Frosty and Reflective Luster, Proof-Like Fields, Heavily Clashed Dies, Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A single Type 1 reverse and die pairing has been identified for the 1878 Carson City date. Most high grade Mint State survivors will be from the F-101 die pairing. Strikes are typically found with proof-like fields and frosty main devices. Diagnostics include two die defects on Liberty's upper arm near the gown clasp. The Type 1 reverse has die doubling on the denomination. The final E's in ONE DIME are strongly doubled. The exceptional example has been part of the Gerry Fortin reference collection for years and is housed in early NGC Fatty holder. Eye appeal is superior to near all examples seen. Brilliant reflective and frosty luster is stunning during bright light viewing. Adding in the center rose leads to fiery luster and cartwheels. Then the peripheral blues further enhance the appearance. I really hate to let this fabulous 1878-CC go to the market but I am committed to divest of all my Liberty Seated dimes other than the core date and mintmark set. A premium asking price but worth even dollar once viewing in hand.
1879	PR64	PCGS 02880022	F-102	Choice	$785	Near Gem Original, Gray, Rose and Blue Patina, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Fully Struck, Accurate Grading. A near gem 1879 proof strike with attractive in hand and bright light toning. The F-102 die pairing is easily attributed by a weakly hubbed base above the 879 digits and was used for both proof and circulation strikes. Surfaces are perfect original with rose gray hues during in hand inspection. Adding a light source exposes reflective sky blue and rose mirrored fields. Overall strike is well executed and there are no blemishes whatsoever. The assigned PR64 grade captures the available reflective luster. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. CAC approval captures the strict originality, eye appeal and accurate grading.
1882	PR66+CAM	PCGS 25505304	F-101	Gem	$2395	F-101, Spectacular Cameo Proof, Watery Mirrors, Vibrant Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Patina, Accurately Graded, Winesteven Collection. The Winesteven Collection consignor is back with a newly divested duplicate from his spectacular type coin collection. GFRC is pleased to be offering this high grade 1882 Cameo proof that is only one of four graded at the PCGS MS66+ Cameo level. I have seen two of the other specimens at this grade level and they are heavily toned as compare to the bold eye appeal of this lightly toned example. Both sides feature watery mirrors and highly reflective cartwheel lustrous. A faint gold skin is seen at the peripheries. The strike is pinpoint-sharp and there are no obvious contact marks on either side. Eye appeal is superior and consistent with duplicates from the Winesteven Collection. Last CoinFacts record dates back to January 2013 with HA priced realized of $2820. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert along with CAC approval. A magnificent duplicate from the Winesteven Collection.
1882	PF66UCAM	NGC 1727340011	F-101	Gem	$2450	Gem Proof, Deep Mirrors, Eye Appeal, Birmingham Collection.. An incredible dime with the appearance of being struck yesterday. Fields are fully mirrored with natural "watery" texture and completely blemish free. Mintage amounts to 1,100 piece coupled with a high survival rate. Checking CoinFacts, the graded population peaks at the PF63/PF64 level due to long ago handling issues and at the PF66 level, few are available with Ultra Cameo designation and appearance. A CoinFacts check indicates the following (1) DCAMPF64, (1) DCAMPF65, (1) DCAMPF66 and (1) DCAMPF67 for PCGS graded examples. This NGC Ultra Cameo last sold in during July 2003 at Heritage auction and brought ~ $2000 while a more recent NGC Ultra Cameo sale (June 2010) brought $2990. Pricing these high end grade rarities is challenging but the present asking price does appear to be reasonable. Housed in old NGC holder with traditional ring insert; serial number 1727340-011.
1882	AU58	PCGS 30694461	TOP #80 F-102	Original	$215	Repunched Date, Scarce Top 100 Variety, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Creamy Gold Patina, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. One does not often encounter the 1882 F-102 repunched date die variety. F-102 is a popular repunched date variety and included in the Top 100 Varieties set. Both the 1 and 8 digits are repunched, with the repunching of the 1 digit being easiest to detect. Repunching of the 1 digit is seen above the flag and above both the left and right areas of the base. Traces of repunching can be seen at the top of the upper loop of the 8 digit. The F-102 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Frosty cartwheel luster and light creamy gold toning are the highlights. Strike is nearly complete with a heavily cracked reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 holder without CAC attempt.
1883	MS63	PCGS 83817776	F-105	Choice	$235	Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Gray, Rose and Peripheral Blues, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded. A lovely 1883 F-105 example and superior to the "web-book" plate coin. Obverse is covered with fairly thick gray-rose patina along with peripheral sky blue. The patina is semi transparent and allows adequater luster to radiate under a light source. The reverse is where all the fun is due to thin transparent toning. Cartwheel luster is vibrant and accentuates the inner rose ring nicely framed by peripheral blues. Strike is typical for the date. Surfaces are essentially blemish free. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
1883	MS61	NGC 3887987018	F-116	Choice	$200	New June 15! Rich Frosty Luster, Peripheral Aquamarine Coloring, Typical F-116 Strike, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A lustrous 1883 Liberty Seated dime that was employed as the F-116 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors web-book. Obverse has moderate peripheral aquamarine coloring while the reverse is untoned. The reverse frosty luster produces vibrant cartwheels under a light source. Surfaces are choice and unabraded. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
1883	AU58	PCGS 5596102	F-102	Original	$135	New June 15! F-102 Web-Book Plate Coin, Frosty Luster, Nice Cartwheels, Strictly Original Surfaces, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The preparation of 1883 dies resulted in date punching variations. The last 3 digit in the date punch has a weak lower loop. When the date punch is weakly struck into the working die, this loop may appear to be broken. The F-102 die pairing features an obverse die with bold date punch. This offering is the plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors web-book. A frosty original example with active cartwheels. Obverse toning is mostly peripheral rose with an aquamarine patch at the date. Reverse is silky and untoned. Housed in PCGS 4.0 (1998-2002) holder. In the Fortin reference collection since 1999 and a chance to "put away" a plate coin at a fair price.
1884	MS65	PCGS 21338416	F-104	Gem	$985	Goregous Gem, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Aegean-Blue and Rose Patina, Well Struck, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A gorgeous gem with rich satiny cartwheel luster and substantial eye appeal. Coloring is heavy Aegean-blue surrounding inner rose on the obverse and mostly light rose on the reverse with a thin peripheral Aegean-blue ring. Strike is near complete with just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head. This is typical for the With Legend design hub and fully strike heads are very scarce and prized. Housed in Gen 4.1 PCGS holder with CAC approval. Purchased at November 2003 NYC Heritage Auction for the all in price of $1035. This offering is the 1884 F-104 plate coin at the online die variety guide entitled The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors.
1884	MS64	NGC 579502007	F-109	Gem	$785	New June 28! Proof Like, Waytne Raymond Bullseye Toning, Brilliant Reflective Luster, Gorgeous Eye Appeal, An Amazing Offering, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. An absolutely amazing 1884 F-109 dime with fully mirrored fields and brilliant reflective luster. Then add in Wayte Raymond bullseye toning for some gorgeous eye appeal. If a serious Liberty Seated dime collector, then this piece might just become your favorite. GFRC images provides a marginal illustration for bright light eye appeal since unable to capture the brilliant reflective luster and mirrors. This piece simply rocks with swirling cartwheels. Housed in 2000 era NGC holder with standard ring insert and CAC approval. In my personal collection after purchase at the August 1999 ANA World's Fair of Money Show.
1884	MS63	PCGS 3453809	F-110 R2	Gem	$365	Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The Newtown Collection consignor has definitely advanced his collecting skills based on this round of divested duplicates. Offered here is a gem original 1884 that is conservatively graded in current PCGS old blue label holder dating back to the early 2000 timeframe. Is this dime typical of the grading standards before TPG grade inflation? The lovely gem offers bright cartwheel luster and a transparent layer of copper gold patina. Strike is essentially complete with just a touch a weakness at the top of Liberty's head, but let's remember that this is better than average for a With Legend obverse strike. CAC approved and worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. How I wish that all MS63 graded dimes could look like this example.
1884-S	MS63	NGC 1654443022	F-105 R4	Original	$1250	Scarce Date In Mint State, Thick Gun Metal Blue-Gray Toning, Accurately Graded. 1884 San Francisco dimes have a reported mintage of 565,969 but locating a mint state example will take patience and considerable searching. Few arrive to the marketplace on a regular basis and the divestment of a complete collection is typically where an example can be located. This lovely example came to market as a result of Seated dime set being broken up. This piece is strictly original with thick gun metal blue-gray patina throughout obverse and reverse. The assigned grade is technically accurate due to the muted luster, by the thick patina, and one fully toned over mark on Liberty's lower left leg. If strict originality and a no question unmolested surfaces are your cup of tea, then this lovely 1884-S dime might be for you. Housed in early NGC holder with standard ring insert. Fairly priced too.....
1884-S	AU50	PCGS 30718076	F-105	Choice	HOLD $350	Iridescent Rose and Aquamarine Patina, Choice Original Surfaces, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Massachusetts Collection. A lovely 1884 San Francisco strike with iridescent patina throughout obverse and reverse. Center rose is surround by aquamarine shades on the obverse while the reverse is pastel green with a thin golden ring at the periphery. Well struck for Type 2 Hub dies. The F-105 die pairing can be attributed by a Small S mintmark is that is boldly punched into the reverse die. Housed in 2014 Gen 5.0 PCGS holder with CAC approval. Yet another quality duplicate being released by the Massachusetts Collection as he continues to upgrade his GFRC Open Registry set.
1885	MS65	PCGS 34477332	F-107	Gem	$695	Gorgeous Rose-Blue Toning, Gem Original, Accurately Graded, Lots of Eye Appeal . A gorgeous 1885 Liberty Seated dime for a collector assembling an advanced mint state set. One would be hard pressed to upgrade this MS65 due to the old time originality and beautiful toning. Let's start with vibrant satiny cartwheel luster that activates the colorful patina. Obverse is mostly gold-rose with some blues. Rose dominates the reverse with a lovely sky blue arc at the rim. Strike is excellent for the F-107 die variety as these come weak on the upper obverse. Actually, this high grade F-107 revealed a die defect on D(I)ME that needs to be captured in the web-book. Therefore, this example will become the new F-107 web-book plate coin. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. Viewing this lovely piece in hand would immediately explain the CAC approval. Images to be loaded once in Florida office.
1885	MS65	PCGS 25025400	F-104	Gem	$840	Misplaced 8 in Denticles, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. A gem original example of the F-104 Misplaced Date in Denticles die variety. The top of an extra 8 digit is visible in the denticles directly below the normal 8 digit. This example features brilliant frosty luster and active cartwheels under a light source. Strike is essentially complete with hammered reverse devices but with some weakness at the top of Liberty's head. Given that most Type 2 obverse hub strikes are generally weakly struck, this offering is above average. There are no surface abrasions worthy of mention. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge view insert along with CAC approval. A recently upgraded example from the Newtown Collection that warrants serious consideration for Liberty Seated dime date and mintmark set collectors.
1885	MS62	PCGS OGH 3233689	F-109	Original	$235	Die Scratch in Gown, Thick Rose Gray Patina, Soft Luster, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A bold obverse die scratches are present in the lower gown folds on the 1885 F-109 die pairing. Strikes from this obverse die are not often seen. This example has thick crusty rose-gray patina that mutes the surface luster. Under a light source, the fields are reflective with luster peeking out at the peripheries. Strike is typical for the With Legend design hubs. Housed in PCGS old green holder. The 1885 F-109 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors and from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1886	MS65	PCGS 3756017	F-115	Gem	$750	Gem Original, Lustrous Pastel Toning, Fully Struck, Former Birmingham Collection.. This is the second time that GFRC has the pleasure to offer this lovely 1886 Seated dime. Initially sold out of the Birmingham Collection and now upgrade and back on the market. Pastel toning is the highlight with intermixed aquamarine, gold and rose coloring on the obverse and mottled gray, ebony and rose on the reverse. Bright light viewing exposes the luster and accentuates the colors. The overall strike is crisp with no signs of weakness. Same for blemishes as none were seen. If this dime has just a bit more flashy luster, then it would be a candidate for MS66 designation. In the current PCGS holder, it is accurately graded. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert; serial number 3756017.
1886	MS65	PCGS 5765223	TOP #81 F-105	Gem	$1225	Repunched 86 Digits, Gem Original, Golden Patina, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, One of the Finest Examples of F-105 Variety, Conservatively Graded, Cleveland Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Reference Collection and the F-105 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Repunching of the 86 digits is well defined and easily seen in the images. One of the finest F-105 examples known while assembling the "web-book". Surfaces offer bold frosty luster with dazzling cartwheel effects. A transparent golden skin covers both sides. Conservatively graded and housed in old PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. CAC approval is obviously warranted given the super originality, bold luster and eye appeal. Sold into the Cleveland Collection's Top 100 Variety set several years ago and now back on the market for the next passionate collector.
1886	AU58	PCGS 30434826	F-106	Choice	$185	F-106, Repunched 886, Choice Original, Frosty Luster, Light Olive Gold Patina, Well Sruck, Accurately Graded. A choice original example of the 1886 repunched 886 die variety listed in Greer (No. 102) and Fortin (F-106). The primary diagnostic is repunching inside the left loops of the 6 digit and traces of repunching on the two 8s. This example belongs in an advanced collection as superior for the grade. Surfaces are choice with mint frost throughout the fields and devices. Under a light source, frosty cartwheel luster is radiant. Coloring is essentially all gold under bright light with olive shades during regular in hand viewing. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with considerable value for the asking price.
1886	AU58	PCGS 83434235	F-120	Choice	$180	Choice Original, Heavily Cracked Reverse, Choice Original, Iridescent Luster, Faint Copper Gold Patina, Well Struck, Tenafly Collection. Current 1886 F-120 plate coin in The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. First identified by Benny Haimovitz during June 2017 at the Orlando Summer FUN show. Obverse die is heavily clashed with clash marks to the left of the left facing hand and also to the right of the drapery. The reverse is substantially degraded with a long heavy die crack in the middle left wreath and other minor radial die cracks throughtout the cereal wreath. An accurate graded specimen with iridescent luster. Well struck also. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC. A quality Seated dime that returns to the market via the Tenafly Collection.
1887	PR64	PCGS 85100429	F-101	Choice	$685	Choice Original, Watery Proof Fields, Light Gun Metal Gray Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. An absolutely original 1887 proof dime with watery mirrored fields. As in the case with most proof Seated dime, bright light viewing is required to release the natural coloring and reflective mirrors. In the case of this 1887 specimen, a light source exposes subtle sky blue and light gold on the obverse. These same colors are more pronounced on the reverse and quite attractive. A 10x loupe inspection revealed several die polish lines on the reverse that should not be mistaken for hairlines. Accurately graded and off the market for several decades. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. From the Gerry Fortin Liberty Seated Dime Reference Collection.
1887	MS65	PCGS 13210670		Gem	$785	Ex. Woodlands Collection, Gem Original, Satiny Aquamarine Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. A gem 1887 Philadelphia Seated dime that offers satiny cartwheel luster. Obverse is covered with a layer of transparent aquamarine patina that adds faint golden hues when view under bright light. The reverse is similar with the golden coloring being more dominant at the rims. Strike is 100% complete with bold obverse devices and complete head details. Reverse strike is fully impressed including the pesky upper left wheat grains that are a chronic issue for With Legend dimes. Let's discuss the recent provenance; first consigned by the Birmingham Collection during late 2014 and acquired by the Woodlands Collection. Then sold from the Woodlands Collection into the Tenafly Collection, Now back on the market and should receive strong consideration. It will take patience and effort to locate a more attractive 1887 dime at this grade level. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. A top quality offering from the Tenafly Collection.
1887	MS62	PCGS 27359080		Choice	$265	Vibrant Aquamarine Luster, Choice Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Saco River Collection. Satiny aquamarine luster is the highlight of this lovely 1887 Philadelphia struck Seated dime. Strike is complete except for the pesky upper left wheat grains on the reverse. Grading is accurate. Housed in 2013 PCGS holder with edge view insert. A solid offering from the Saco River Collection.
1887-S	MS64+	PCGS 32192010	F-110	Gem	$710	Gem Original, Reflection Cartwheel Luster, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Peripheral Gold-Aquamarine Colors, Fortin Web-book Plate Coin, Tenafly Collection, . Ex. Woodlands Collection. A superb 1887 San Francisco strike with light mirrored fields and stunning reflective cartwheel luster; atypical for the date. Surfaces are entirely blemish free and 100% original. A bold strike with all devices deeply impressed other than the left ribbon end. Accurately graded at the MS64+ level and eventually will find its way into an MS65 holder. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. Another exceptional offering from the Tenafly Collection. Please note that the PCGS holder is well worn on the reverse side and makes crisp photography nearly impossible.
1887-S	MS63	raw	F-116	Original	$295	Strictly Original, Misplaced 8 with Rainbow Toning.. A lovely seated dime that is fully struck with reflective fields and original rainbow toning that collectors seek. Placing dime light releases a full range of color with obverse peripheral golds changing to blue/green at center. Reverse has peripheral blues that transition to rose then gold at the center. I don't see wear on this dime and comfortable grading it MS63 in raw state.
1887-S	MS63	NGC 1612340015	F-103	Choice	$300	F-103, Filled Mintmark, Choice Original, Gorgeous Aquamarine-Gold Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. An exceptional 1887 San Francisco strike with brilliant frosty luster and rich aquamarine-gold patina. Strike is complete with all devices deeply impressed. The F-103 die variety features a filled S mintmark. Purchased during the 2003 FUN show and residing in Maine bank box since that time. Recent CAC approval. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Another high quality offering from the Gerry Fortin reference collection.
1887-S	MS61	NGC 3832832043	F-118	Original	$195	Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Thin Mottled Rose Patina, Well Struck, Conservatively Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A lovely 1887 San Francisco strike with reflective cartwheel luster and mottled rose patina. Strike is also complete. Probably better than the assigned MS61 and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. From the Gerry Fortin reference collection and the F-118 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors at www.seateddimevarieties.com.
1887-S	AU55	PCGS 85100432	F-101	Choice	$160	F-101 Web-book Plate Coin, Choice Original, Light Gold Patina and Luster, Typical Strike, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder without CAC attempt. I would be surprised if this dime were not to receive CAC approval since so choice original at the assigned PCGS grade level. The F-101 plate coin in The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. Another fine numismatic offering from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection reflecting old time quality and originality.
1888	MS66	PCGS 50029230	F-111	Choice	$800	Misplaced 8 in Base, Proof Like, Gem Toning, Birmingham Collection.. Rich gold and aquamarine patina covers this exceptional 1888 dime. Fully struck and attractive. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with serial number 50029230. No CAC attempt.
1888	MS66	PCGS 25688726	F-116	Gem	$1450	Gem Original, Pastel Aquamarine and Gold Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck, Tenafly Collection.. Ex. Woodlands Collection. What an exceptional 1888 dime! Bold frosty luster accentuates the nearly transparent patina. Eye appeal is high whether viewing in hand or swirling under bright light. In hand coloring is a combination of light pastel colors including aquamarine and gold shades. Add a light source and the fun kicks in. The frosty cartwheel luster is activated with the coloring becoming much more vivid. This piece is fully struck with well defined head details and wheat grains in the upper left wreath. Housed in fresh PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. A superb specimen from the Tenafly Collection that belong in another advanced collection.
1888	MS64	NGC 301289001	F-111	Choice	$485	F-111, Misplaced 8 Digit in Base, Near Gem Original, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Steely Fields, Gorgeous Blue, Rose and Gold Patina, Conservatively Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A wonderful 1888 Philadelphia strike with brilliant reflective cartwheel luster coupled with classic old album blue, rose and gold patina. Surfaces are entirely blemish free on this near gem original example. The F-111 obverse 11 exhibits a misplaced lower loop of an 8 digit in the base immediately to the right of the pendant. This extra 8 digit is located mid way between the final two 8 digits in the date. The lower loop of the 8 digit is well defined and be easily diagnosed with some practice. Reverse die is cracked primarily between the rim and wreath devices. This offering is also the F-111 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors at www.seateddimevarieties.com. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert. Recently pull from the Fortin bank box and has not seen a CAC submission.
1888	MS62	NGC 653828007	F-102	Choice	$220	F-102, Choice Original Surfaces, Swirling Cartwheel Luster, Frosty Rose Patina, Fully Struck, Conservative Grading, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A perfectly original 1888 F-102 strike with choice surfaces at the assigned MS62 grade level. Frosty rose cartwheel luster is vibrant on both sides. Under a light source, the rose coloring shifts to gold. Fully struck and conservatively graded. Purchased May 1998 and the F-102 web-book plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. No CAC attempt and definitely worth a submission. Another offering from the Gerry Fortin reference collection that needs a special home.
1888	AU50	raw	F-107	Original	$65	Original Crusty Gray, Blemish Free Surfaces, Conservative Grading. A strictly original 1888 Philadelphia strike with uniform crusty gray surfaces. Strike weakness is the rule for many later date Philadelphia dimes as seen on this example. Conservative grading based on wear alone.
1888-S	MS63	PCGS 21459660		Choice	$950	Scarce in Mint State, Choice Original, Vibrant Cartwheel Luster, Frosty Devices, Completely Struck, Conservative Grading, Newtown Collection . Previously from the Birmingham Collection and sold into the Newtown Collection during September 2015. This is how long it has taken Newtown to locate a worthy upgrade for this gorgeous 1888-S dime. Vibrant cartwheel luster is consistent with a high grade. Surfaces are 100% choice with frosty devices. Strike is hammered with all devices and motifs complete on bold sides. Clearly a superior offering and consistent with my requirements for a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. This lovely San Francisco dime is so well balanced with conservative grading. Housed in old PCGS blue label holder dating back to the late 1990s. A superior offering from the Newtown Collection to consider.
1889	PF65CAM	PCGS 03622188	F-101	Gem	$1950	Gem Original, Mirrored Cameo Fields, Essentially Untoned. Gerry Fortin Collection.. A wonderful cameo example with watery mirrors and bold reflections under bright light. Surfaces are untoned except for a very faint layer of localize gold that the camera and image processing have enhanced. Full struck with not blemishes as one would expect with the PF65 assigned grade. PCGS population reports indicates (8) in PF65 Cameo while CAC has only approved (2) in PF65. This is one of the finest available at this grade level. Housed in early PCGS "Series" blue label holder and approved by CAC.
1889 Double Die Reverse	MS66	NGC 3025961003	F-122	Gem	$1850	F-122, Double Die Reverse #3, Superb Gem Original, Gorgeous Rose and Peripheral Blue Toning, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A marvelous example of the F-122 double die reverse #3 die pairing with spectacular offset reverse die doubling on the left wreath devices and denomination. A superb gem with heavy mint frost throughout obverse and reverse fields and major devices. Eye appeal is most pleasing due to old album ring toning. Rose centers are nicely framed by an aquamarine peripheral ring on the obverse while the reverse ring approaches solid blue coloring. Strike is absolutely hammered and provides an excellent view of the extensive reverse die doubling. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. The F-122 web-book plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Yes, there is a pricing premium above a common date 1889 MS66 strike but the eye appeal and reverse doubling is well worth the premium. As noted old time coin dealer Jim O'Donnell would often say to me....Go find another example in the marketplace that matches this quality.
1889	MS65	PCGS 15023182	F-116	Gem	$935	Gem Original, Vibrant Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Golden Perpherial Toning, Conservative Grading, Newtown Collection. Ex. Osprey Collection. A spectular 1889 Seated dime with glowing frosty luster. Surface toning is limited to golden and rose shades mostly concentrated near the rims. Strike is typical for With Legend dimes during the 1882 through 1891 era. There is weakness at Liberty's head and on the upper left wheat grains as is frequently seen. Eye appeal is high due to brilliant frosty luster that dominates during in hand and bright light viewing. This lovely dime is housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and is conservatively graded. In summary, luster, surfaces, color and grading fully warrant CAC approval on this Newtown Collection offering.
1889	MS65	NGC 958035003	F-110	Gem	$985	Repunched 889, Gem Original, Golden-Aquamarine Patina, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A difficult 1889 Philadelphia die variety with repunching inside the lower loops of 88 and above the tail of the 9 digit. First listed by Fortin. This offering has to be one of the finest examples extant as I've seen few in my collecting career. Gem original surfaces are covered with semi-transparent golden-aquamarine patina. Frosty luster is brilliant with bold cartwheels during bright light viewing. The F-110 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert. Purchased April 2003 and in the Fortin collection since that time. I really hate to let this one go but all die variety dimes must be eventually sold.
1889	MS63	NGC 4189140006	F-113	Choice	$250	Choice Original, Attractive Rose-Blue Patina, Satiny Luster, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A choice original 1889 dime that is at its best when viewed under a light source. Obverse is toned a fiery rose with intermixed blues, while the reverse has deep sky blue covering the most of the wreath devices. Under a light source, both obverse and reverse offer crisp cartwheel luster. The reverse is very pleasing indeed for the assigned MS63 grade level. Strike is nearly complete with just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head. Housed in newer NGC holder. From the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1889 Double Die Reverse	AU53	PCGS 85100437	F-106	Choice	$160	Double Die Reverse #3, Crusty OriginaL, Choice Surfaces, Even Gray Patina, Blemish Free, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A perfectly natural example of the Double Die Reverse #3 variety with choice surfaces and crusty original patina. In The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors, there are five different double die reverse identified. The F-106 reverse is probably the most dramatically doubled of all with huge hubbing separation between the outer left wreath devices and at upper left of (O)NE. The CherryPickers guide is vague on 1889 Double Die Reverse listing as the illustration does not match the description and I'm unable to tell which of the multiple double die reverses are being referenced. The offered dime is an excellent examples of the F-106 reverse and is freshly graded. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and ready for a new home in a serious Seated dime die variety collection.
1889-S	MS63	NGC 3711364005	F-102	Choice	$975	Medium S, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Skin, Conservative Grading, Newtown Collection. Ex. Strong Hands Collection. Those who are fans of vibrant frosty cartwheel luster will enjoy owning this 1889-S Medium S dime. Originally, a duplicate from the Strong Hands Collection that sold into the Newtown Collection and now back on the market. Obverse fields are free of any marks while the reverse has typical field luster breaks for the MS63 grade. However, I believe the piece is conservatively graded on an eye appeal basis as the luster is that of a higher grade. The Medium S mintmark size is a bit more difficult to locate than the Small S but no premium is warranted. The 1889-S becomes scarce in mint state regardless of the higher mintage. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Another fine numismatic property from the Newtown Collection.
1889-S	AU58	NGC 3086443003	F-102	Original	$415	Medium S Reverse, Repunched 1, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Patina, Well Struck, Tenafly Collection. The 1889-S F-102 die variety features a medium S date punch. Only one medium S reverse is known for 1889 San Francisco strikes. There is a minor repunching above the flag of the 1 digit along with a spur on the right foot of AME(R)ICA. The F-102 reverse is in a late die state. Details in the denticles and wreath are very weak with significant amounts of die erosion in the field areas. The Tenafly Collection offers a gorgeous F-102 example with lightly mirrored fields and reflective obverse luster during bright light viewing. The reverse was struck from a frosty die as compared to the obverse. A natural light gray-gold skin covers both sides. Housed in older NGC with standard ring insert and CAC approval. A true value given the AU58 grade level.
1889-S	AU55	NGC 3832832053	F-101	Original	$245	F-101 Web-book Plate Coin, Near Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A pleasing 1889 San Francisco strike that is the F-101 plate coin within the The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors. The F-101 die variety features a Medium S sized mintmark with die file lines in the upper loop. Surfaces are strictly original with just a hint of gray patina. There is ample residual luster when viewing with a light source. A quality example that has been off the market since the mid 1990s. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. From the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
1890	MS62	NGC 4189859004	F-108	Choice	$295	Misplaced Digits in Lower Shield, Choice Crusty Original, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection, Accurately Graded. A wonderful crusty original 1890 dime from the Gerry Fortin reference collection. Surfaces are choice, blemish free and offer considerable luster for the assigned grade. The top loops of a 9 and 0 digits are visible in the lower shield. The extra 9 digit is located between shield lines 4 and 5 while the top loop of the 0 digit is located between shield lines 8 and 9. Housed in newer NGC holder with CAC approval; conservative grading by NGC. A top quality offering and www.seateddimevarieties.com web-book plate coin.
1890	MS62	PCGS 30624388	F-102a	Choice	$235	Choice Original, Prior Proof Dies, Gray/Brown Patina, Accurately Graded, West Coast Collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. CAC approval is definitely deserved. Full description shortly.
1890	AU50	raw	TOP #90 F-105	Original	$85	Misplaced Digit in Gown, Strictly Original Surfaces, Top 100 Varieties #90. There is considerable remaining luster on this nice 1890 Philadelphia strike that also happens to be one of the Top 100 misplaced digit entries for the date. Obverse is nice and frosty while the reverse has golden patina throughout. Strike is above average for a With Legend design dime. There are several obverse blemishes that are not distracting. Fairly priced for the variety and Top 100 status.
1890-S	MS64	PCGS 11217703	F-117	Gem	$1250	Fantastic Eye Appeal, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Pretty Copper-Gold Shades, Conservative Grading, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A fantastic 1890 San Francisco survivor that will be most difficult to upgrade. Strike is hammered with high relief obverse devices and on the right reverse. The F-117 reverse can be easily diagnosed by a high Medium S mintmark that tilts right. There is a punch defect in the lower loop of the mintmark. The left wreath elements are weaker than on the right. Frosty cartwheel luster is vibrant and appealing. Both sides are covered with transparent copper -gold patina. Purchased during July 2007 at a Summer FUN show auction. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 holder with CAC approval. This offering is the 1890-S F-117 plate coin at the online die variety guide entitled The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors.
1890-S	MS62	NGC 4189862005	F-101	Choice	$475	Choice Original for Variety, Misplaced 1 in Base, Challenging to Locate.. A pleasing Liberty Seated dime that is choice original including undisturbed surfaces covered with light gray patina. The F-101 die pairing is infrequently seen as my F-101 web-book plate coin was only an EF40 piece until locating this example. The misplaced 1 digit in the base is obvious on the obverse while the reverse appears to have been polished at least once since the triple repunching is no longer evident. I believe that this dime has an interim die state reverse between F-101 and F-101a whereby during F-101a, the reverse die is heavily polished and a significant portion of the devices details are removed and the mintmark being very weak. I've updated the F-101 webpage and used this dime as a plate coin. Definitely a dime for the advanced variety specialist. Housed in new NGC holder with serial number 4189862-005.
1890-S	AU55	PCGS 27363959	F-107	Cleaned	$155	S/S Mintmark Right, Old Cleaning, AU55 Details, Rare Repunched Mintmark Variety.. This is my favorite repunched mintmark for the Seated dime denomination. Mintmark is repunched right with traces of the serifs visible to right of final mintmark. Also the initial mintmark loops are visible inside the final mintmark consistent with the web-book macro image. Dime grades AU55 from wear perspective but is too light silver color for PCGS, thus the Code 92 assignment. There are no hairlines with the dime having more of a slightly polished look rather than being dull from cleaning. Regardless, this is an excellent example of the variety. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder.
1890-S	AU55	PCGS 30624389	F-102	Original	$185	Double Die Obverse, Original Ebony Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, West Coast Collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Full description shortly.
1891	AU58	PCGS 28669056		Choice	$175	Choice Original, Olive Gold Patina, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Reasonable Strike, Accurately Graded. Sure the 1891 Liberty Seated dime date is common! What is uncommon, is an 1891 dime with this type of eye appeal and worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Frosty cartwheel luster is immediately evident upon first viewing under a light source. Obverse olive-gold toning is a bit crusty while the reverse offers target toning; a faint sky blue center surrounded by rich gold. strike is nearly complete with just a touch of weakness at Liberty's head. Choice original surfaces are blemish free. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge view insert. An eye appeal offering for that common date Dansco or Whitman album slot in a type or date/mintmark set.
1891	AU53	PCGS 27930979		Original	$100	New June 25! Repunched Date, Original Surfaces, Frosty Luster, Light Peripheral Gold, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection . On the 1891 F-106 obverse, the 89 date digits are strongly repunched with the earlier punch visible in the lower loops. Kam Ahwash indicated that all digits in the date are repunched. However, I cannot detect the repunching on either of the 1 digits. A die crack runs from the left end of the base through the 189 digits, then up to the right base above the final 1 digit. Another die crack from toe up through AMERICA, then cap to Liberty's head.. A faint die crack joins (UNITED) at the top of the letters. This example is from my reference collection. Surfaces are strictly original with ample mint frost. Under a light source, residual cartwheel luster is bold. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 holder.
1891-O	MS65	NGC 958943007	F-106a	Gem	HOLD $1650	New July 18! Classic Old Album Toning, Gem Original, Peripheral Sky Blue with Rose Centers, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A fantastic duplicate from Gerry Fortin's core Liberty Seated Dime set. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view along with CAC approval.
1891-O	MS63	PCGS 12891754	TOP #96 F-106a	Choice	$875	Repunched 89 Digits, Heavily Clashed Dies, Repinched Mintmark, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Golden-Rose Patina, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Cleveland Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A wonderful example of the 1891-O F-106a die pairing and late die state that features multiple die clashing on the obverse along with bold repunching of the 89 digits in the date. The reverse also offers a boldly repunched mintmark. This example has it all for the die variety specialist along with being at the mint state grade level. Surfaces offer bold frosty luster with substantial cartwheel effects. Strike is hammered with mint frost throughout the major devices. Formerly in the Gerry Fortin reference collection and sold into the Cleveland Collection towards filling out his Top 100 Variety set with mint state examples. Housed in old blue label holder with standard ring insert. The blue label reads "RPD & RPM, Obv & Rev Dies Clashed". A special Top 100 Varieties duplicate from the Cleveland Collection that is not often found in the marketplace.
1891-O	MS62	NGC 4189140010	F-124a	Choice	$425	Massive Reverse Die Crack, Choice Original Surfaces, Gray-Gold with Ebony Speckled Toning, Completely Struck, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Purchased way back during 2003 ANA show due to a massive reverse die crack that has shelf metal characteristics. I've never seen a later die state of the F-124a die variety. Another 1891-O strictly original die variety piece that is difficult to part with. Graded during 2014 by NGC as MS62 and worthy of mint state designation. Surfaces are covered with gray-gold patina along with ebony specks that are concentrated at the peripheries. No blemishes whatsoever. Accurately graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. New images taken and placed in the web-book. An opportunity to own one of the plate coins from the 2004 "The Definitive resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors" that set a new online standard for die variety research and reporting.
1891-O	AU58	PCGS 27862009	F-130	Choice	New Price $185	F-130, Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Frosty Luster, Hammered Strike, Wire Rims, Accurately Graded, Twins Lakes Collection. After closure of the New Orleans mint during 1861, the Liberty Seated dime denomination was not struck again in New Orleans until 1891. That year brought a substantial mintage of 4,540,000 with sharp strikes, heavy die clashing and cracked dies being the rule. This lovely example was struck from the F-130 die pairing with just a hint of die clashing on the obverse. Strike is hammered with high relief devices and wire rim. Surfaces are choice without abrasions and covered with a semi-transparent gray patina. Frosty luster is present under a light source. Accurately graded and housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge insert. Another quality offering from the Twins Lakes Collection.
1891-S	MS63	PCGS OGH 4843042	F-110	Choice	$420	Thick Frosty Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Choice Original Surfaces, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Collection. Denticles are strong on the F-110 obverse with the denticles below the date being cut down. The Medium S on this reverse could be viewed by the inexperience dealer as being filled with the potential outlines of a Small S. The artifact is actually part of the medium S punch and is previously seen on several 1890-S reverse dies. This F-110 example offers choice original surfaces and vibrant frosty luster. Strike is very well executed and pleasing. Housed in PCGS old green holder with CAC approval. The 1891-S F-110 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors and now being offered as part of the amazing Tenafly Collection.
1891-S	MS60	NGC 2508594012	F-109	Original	$195	Medium S, Frosty White Cartwheel Luster, Strictly Original, Conservative Grading, Massachusetts Collection. The MS60 grade level is infrequently seen on TPG certified coins. However, NGC decided to use this grade level for the offering 1891-S F-109 dime. Let's explore that since the Massachusetts Collection has upgraded the piece and wishes for it to find a new home. White cartwheel luster is vibrant and active throughout obverse and reverse and consistent with MS63 grade level. Surfaces are frosty original but probably dipped given the uniform white coloring. Under a 10x loupe, there are some faint field hairlines when rotating the coin under bright light. This has to be the reason for the assigned MS60 grade. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert.

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