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Liberty Seated Dime Purchase Criteria:eye appeal, original surfaces and full strikes including a full head.Seated dimes that meet these combined attributes provide the best value for the money including being the easiest for resale when upgrading a collection. It is recommended that buyers consider these criteria when contemplating a purchase from any dealer.

Top 100 Varieties: Any Seated dime that conforms to requirements for inclusion in a Top 100 Varieties is denoted in the Variety column.

Rotated Reverses: Reverse images are best effort to capture the actual reverse rotation with respect to obverse position. If a rotated reverse is seen in the images, then this is how the dime appeared during photography and dime descriptions may not include specific comments as to the observation.

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There are 38 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on June 4, 2023

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1837 No Stars, Small Date	AU Details	PCGS 80503428		Original	$850	Small Date, Perfectly Original, Deep Gray-Blue Obverse Toning Spot, Massachusetts Collection. This perfectly original 1837 F-102 Small Date continues to be the die variety plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The Massachusetts Collection (Coulombe Family on Open Set Registry) purchased this lovely raw dime back in 2015 for me. During the tenure in his collection, a PCGS grading submission resulted in an AU Details, Environmental Damage opinion. Let's walk through this dime carefully. Surfaces are lightly frosted consistent with the issue. Toning is a natural coin gray-gold that is consistent on both sides. The blue-gray area to the left of Liberty is most likely dried ink dating back a century or more. When I first purchase this piece in the early 1990s, this blue-gray region did not bother me as it provided unique character to the piece. Of course, PCGS will take the safe route and certify as a Details specimen. The question comes down to the coin itself as strictly original with lovely frosted luster. Would you like to own this web-book plate coin? It is way more pleasing that a dipped out white AU straight graded by PCGS that is all too common in the marketplace. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with F-102 No Stars, Sm Date attribution on the label.
	1838-O No Stars	VF30	PCGS 26626109	F-102	Original	$475	New May 1! No Stars Type, Crusty Olive-Gray, Accurately Grade, Light Surface Ticks, New Orleans Collection. A moderately circulated 1838 New Orleans struck dime with the clean No Stars design. Crusty olive-gray patina is consistent on both sides and the grading is accurate. Struck with the F-102 die pairing which is easily attributed by a non-repunched mintmark. The surfaces exhibits some micro-ticks on both sides are that ancient and toned. From the New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder.
	1839 No Drapery	EF45	PCGS 28645438	TOP #10 F-105b R7+	Choice	$6500	Pie Shaped Shattered Obverse, Vertical Crack Die State, Crusty Gray-Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The F-105b middle die state for the marquee 1839 Pie Shattered Obverse Die variety in F-105c terminal die state. During the F-105b middle die state, the obverse die exhibits a die crack starting at the rim and moving upward in between the 18 digits in the date and then through the right shield, Liberty's midsection, and ending at her shoulder clasp. Stars 8 is boldly repunched and Star 10 to a lesser extent. Significant radial die lines behind Liberty's lower gown are present. The 1839 Pie Shattered Obverse is only known in three distinctly different die states; early with no die crack followed by the middle die state with the vertical crack and of course, the terminal pie shaped die cracks. Originally purchased from Brian Greer during July 2000 as a raw AU and still believe this one is crusty AU. Gray-gold patina covers both sides. Conservative grading and housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 holder with edge view insert along with CAC approval. The F-105b plate coin in The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors reference guide. Probably the finest F-105b example known. From the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection.
	1839-O	EF45	NGC 6442948002	F-104a	Original	$525	Repunched Mintmark, Bisecting Reverse Die Cracks, Near-Choice, Lakeland Collection. The Lakeland Collection is back with a Top 100 Variety offering that should garner attention. The 1839-O F-104a die variety features a boldly repunched mintmark (bottom) and a long horizontal bisecting die crack on the reverse. This long die crack must be present for inclusion in a Top 100 set. Surfaces are covered by a crusty gray patina with some "dirt" at the stars. Note the sharply repunched star 8. Strike is excellent and typical for the issue. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1839-O No Drapery	EF45	PCGS 12984454	F-106a	Choice	$400	New May 1! Cobweb Shattered Reverse, Interim Die State, Crusty Patina, Steely Fields, New Orleans Collection. The offering of the non-CAC approved New Orleans Collection Seated dime continues with this choice 1839-O F-106 with later die states being well recognized as the Cobweb Shattered Reverse. This strike was accomplished with a partially cracked or "interim die state" dies. The cobweb cracks are visible throughout the wreath. A crusty gray skin covers both sides with lighting toning on the reverse. The underlying fields are steely. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1839-O No Drapery	EF40	PCGS 28178880	F-104	Choice	$400	Repunched Mintmark, Choice Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. Repunching is clearly evident to the south east of the mintmark on the 1839 F-104 die pairing. This example is in an early die state as the reverse shows no traces of the typical horizontal die crack through UN(I)TED and into (DIME). Surfaces are toned a natural coin gray with peripheral copper-gold highlights. Pleasing surfaces are essentially unabraded. This is a noteworthy example of a challenging R4 variety easily cherrypicked reverse repunching. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder. The lable captures RPM FS-501 die variety attribution.
	1839-O No Drapery	VF35	NGC 1652175009	TOP #14 F-108	Original	$950	Huge O, Choice Original, Birmingham Collection. This is one of the better examples seen while working with the Liberty seated dime series. Most Huge O dimes comes with some type of problem and strictly problem free examples in EF or better grades are rare. So along comes this wonderful example from the Birmingham Collection. Accurately graded and very close to EF due to the lapped obverse die and well worn reverse from 1838. Surfaces are covered with strictly original and uniform gun metal gray patina with hints of blue and rose intermixed. Strike is bold validates this is a middle die state example since there is no die crack from (U)NITED to the rim. In terms of blemishes, there are a few fully toned over old lines on the obverse but given this piece's grade rarity, they don't bother me in the least and should not bother the buyer. Housed in old NGC holder with standard circular insert. As a serious student of the Liberty Seated dime series, I enjoy handling consignment dimes that bring a good balance of quality, rarity and eye appeal.
	1839-O No Drapery	VF20	PCGS 4820652	TOP #14 F-108 R5	Choice	$350	Huge O Reverse, Early Die State, Atypical Choice Original Surfaces, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Top 100 Varieties Set. A crusty original example of the popular 1839-O F-108 Huge O reverse in an early die state. Surfaces are covered with a thick medium gray patina on both sides. An obvious early die state strike since stars 1 through 3 are well defined along with the 18 digits in the date. A quality example with unabraded surfaces and so well preserved. A fairly graded example with all seven letters in LIBERTY showing. Once the obverse die is lapped, F-108a example will have lower left obverse weakness that extends into the shield and lettering. Included in the Liberty Seated Dime Top 100 Varieties set as entry #14. Housed in PCGS Gen 2.2 old green holder with plastic haze on the lower reverse. Please note this fact when viewing the GFRC images. Attractively priced.
	1839-O No Drapery	F15	ANACS 280640	F-107	Original	$495	Huge O Obverse, Small O Reverse, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. The 1839-O F-107 variety results from a rare die pairing between the Huge O obverse with a Small O reverse. Both dies appear to have been lapped together as each exhibits considerable loss of device depth. The "Huge O" obverse is very weak at stars 1 to 3, the left base and the date punch. The Small O reverse exhibits a partial loss of AMERICA in the legend. Few examples of this variety have been seen over many years of researching the seated dime series. Most seen will be in the lower circulated grades as is the case with this AuburnNY Accordian offering. I've assigned an R6 rarity in grades of VF or better in the web-book and fully warranted. This example has spent time in an old album or velvet case. Obverse coloring is pinkish-rose and blues while aquamarine covers the reverse wreath. A very well struck example regardless of die polishing with grading being on the conservative side. Graders often grade the strike rather than wear on "Huge O" obverse strikes. Housed in ANACS old white holder.
	1840 With Drapery	VF25	PCGS 35613172		Choice	$425	With Drapery, Scarce Type, Natural Coin Gray, Choice Surfaces. Knowledgeable Seated dime collectors are well aware of how scarce the 1840 With Drapery date is in all grades. In Mint State, truly original specimens are very rare. This moderately worn example will surely please the date/mintmark set collector given its natural coin gray patina and well preserved surfaces. This example has the "right" look that collectors strive for. Fairly priced for the eye appeal. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1840-O No Drapery	VF35	PCGS 20647394	F-109a	Choice	$325	New April 26! Rim Die Cracks at UN(I)TED (S)TATES O(F) AME(R)ICA, Crusty Gray, Small O, New Orleans Collection. Deeper steely gray is dual sided on this well preserved 1840-O F-109a dime. Bright light viewing reveals some residual reflectance. Overall strike is complete as is typical for the No Drapery design hubs. The F-109a state captures radial rim die cracks at UN(I)TED (S)TATES O(F) AME(R)ICA. A crusty example of this interesting die variety. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1840-O No Drapery	VF30	raw	TOP #14 F-108	Market Acceptable	$180	Small O Mintmark, Micro Surface Ticks.. An even light gray/brown patina covers obverse and reverse. I've seen a fair number of 1840, 1841 and 1842 New Orleans dimes with the same micro tick marks mostly on the obvese. I believe this dime is original and not cleaned but does have micro tick marks and a line on the reverse rim. I've also seen some of these New Orleans dimes in PCGS holders where TPG recognizes the original surfaces and net grades the coin. Images well capture the dimes surface conditions and color. Interesting how weak the reverse denomination is.
	1841-O	Genuine	PCGS 15036924	TOP #20 F-102	Market Acceptable	$14500	Transitional Small O Closed Bud Reverse, Rare AU Grade, Gerry Forting Top 100 Varieties Collection . Greer 101, Discovered after Ahwash published his Encyclopedia. Transitional Small 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. Small O Closed Bud dimes are more difficult to locate in EF or better with few known in AU and none in mint state. Most will be found with problems due to lengthy time in circulation. This example grades a full AU but has probably seen an old obverse wipe many years ago. The obverse is toned a light golden gray with deeper coloring across Liberty and the right field. The reverse is toned a uniform gun metal gray. Device details are crisp on the reverse allowing for an understanding of the Small O reverse die preservation state (die used to strike 1840-O F-107 dimes) in early 1841. The obverse has strike weakness at the gown line, head and stars 7 and 8. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and assigned a Genuine designation. The PCGS label reads, "Transitional Rev Sm O Sm Lett, FS-901". I get the Small O labeling by PCGS but not the Small Letters. Regardless of the PCGS Genuine designation, this is one of the finest 1841-O Small O Closed Buds extant and indicative of how rare a certifiable example actually is. A very special offering for the advanced collector who desires the finest numismatic properties.
	1842-O Medium O	EF45	raw	F-101a	Cleaned	$175	Lapped Dies, Retoned, Light Gray Patina, New Jersey Collection. A classic example of the F-101a variety and die state with lapped obverse and reverse dies. This variety comes with poorly defined head and stars along with erratic reverse wreath leaves. The offered example has seen an old time cleaning resulting is reflective surfaces at the EF45 grade level. Faint hairlines are visible in the obverse fields with most covered by a new layer of gray patina. Removed from a Library of Coin album and off the market for several decades.
	1842-O	VF35	ANACS 2894737	F-105	Original	$325	Tougher New Orleans Issue, Crusty Gray Patina, Fully Original, Lakeland Collection. The early 1840s brought a host of start-up challenges to the New Orleans mint. Seated dimes from the 1840 through 1842 period are known for weak strikes from lapped dies. The F-105 die pairing, with second index finger along shield, comes reasonably well struck for the issue. This Lakeland Collection circulated duplicate has been nicely preserved. Obverse coloring is rose and blue gray that performs well under angled lighting. The reverse harbors greenish shades along with rose-gray. Surfaces have a few ticks consistent with the assigned grade. Housed in ANACS blue label holder.
	1842-O	VF30	PCGS 26336770	F-104	Choice	$400	New May 7! Scarce Small O, Choice Original, Saw Mill Run Collection.. The 1842 Small O variety is scarce in lower grades and becomes very rare in grades of EF or better. Greer reported seeing only two examples that he would consider as grading AU, with no knowledge of a Mint State example. This mint mark size variety can be located with and without an obverse rim cud from Star 3 to Star 6. The earlier F-104 104 die state, without the rim cud, is believe to be more difficult than F-104a with the obverse rim cud. Flat strikes including a weakly defined head are an additional issue with F-104 surviving examples. The mid-circulated grade example is toned an olive gray with well preserved surfaces. Weakness at the head is consistent with the issue. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1842-O	VF30	PCGS 33317901	F-101	Original	$245	New May 2! Crusty Gray, Near-Choice Original, New Orleans Collection. This is a well preserved 1842-O F-101 dime with a thick crusty gray skins on both sides. The strike is typical for the issue. Unquestionably original and ideal for a mid-circulated grade collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1842-O	VF20	PCGS 27402664	F-104	Choice	$300	New June 4! Scarce Small O, Early Die State, Crusty Coin Gray, Choice Original. A quick check of the GFRC Sales Archives will highlight the scarcity of this 1842-O small O variety offering. The highest graded F-104 handled is VF30 and none with CAC approval. If Seated dime die varieties are a passion, then adding this example to represent the small O mintmark warrants consideration. Surfaces are fully choice and covered with crusty coin gray patina. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1844	VF30	PCGS 38299232	F-102	Choice	$795	Little Orphan Annie, Thick Crusty Patina, Choice Original Gray, Residual Mint Frost, CAC Approval.. A perfectly original example of the popular 1844 date that is often referred to as the Little Orphan Annie date due to 1930s promotion by Frank C. Ross. This offering is a consummate example of thick crusty natural patina. Under that patina is residual mint frost as seen throughout the reverse legend and within the denomination. Strike is typical for the date which means some weakness at the head, gown line, and throughout the reverse wreath and bow knot. PCGS grading is conservative based on wear alone. The residual mint frost suggests a higher grade. CAC was in agreement and provided green bean approval. Housed in fresh PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1844	VF30	PCGS 30434820	F-102	Choice	$850	Choice Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. A lovely example of the 1844 Little Orphan Annie dime that is housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. That approval is unquestionably warranted due to the choice surfaces and attractive old album toning. Both sides are layered with golden blues shades along with embedded aquamarine. Strike is well executed while the overall surfaces are well preserved with no blemishes. This date is easily available at the Good through Fine grades but becomes increasingly difficult in VF and very scarce in EF. Choice AU examples are rare. This Vitale Collection specimen is an important opportunity for collector constructing a CAC centric set of Liberty Seated dimes.
	1844	VF20	NGC 3214294001		Choice	$600	New April 24! Little Orphan Annie, Thick Crusty Patina, Gun Metal Gray-Blue, CAC Approval.. Purchased way back at the Spring Baltimoe show, this 1844 Little Orphan Annie dime finally arrives to the price list. Purchased for inventory due to the gun metal gtray-blue toning that is further enhanced by peripheral gold. Strike is typical with even wear. Collectors can always find 1844 dimes in circulated grades, but CAC approval quickly thins the hundreds that returned to the market via the Terry Brand hoard. Only 68 total at CAC in all grades. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1845	EF45	PCGS 60144590		Choice	$495	New May 2! Repunched 8, R6 Rarity, Residual Frosty Luster, Complete Strike, Ex. Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. . This 1845 F-102a offering stands as one of the "Holy Grails" of Liberty Seated dime die variety collecting. Greer defines three repunched date varieties for 1845. Two of the three repunched date varieties are easy to attribute and to locate. They are F-103 (Greer 101) and F-107 (Greer 103). Greer's third repunched 1845 date is labeled as Greer 102 (now F-102a). Greer indicates, for this variety, that there is strong repunching above the 8 digit, but this repunching quickly fades away. Dr. Tim Cook first provided me with an example of Greer 102 for study during 1992. Years of Liberty Seated dime research took place while being unsuccessful in locating another specimen for the web-book. Fortunately, I purchased the Tim Cook dime at the May, 2005 Heritage CSNS Signature sale. After years of research and few known, the best explanation for the repunching above the top loop of the 8 digit is the requirement of a deep hammered strike during the obverse die's early die state. A complete explanation can be found at The Definite Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collector and the F-102a page. This offering is the original Tim Cook dime, web-book plate coin, and one of the few 1845 F-102a examples known. I have seen one to two other example with this piece being the finest. PCGS grading is a bit bizarre as this dime is boldly struck with limited wear. How PCGS arrived at an EF45 is unknown. I grade this piece AU53 with sufficient frosty luster for that grade level. A magnificent strike with die chips surround many of the obverse stars. Surfaces are toned a light gray with subtle gold at the peripheries. The variety premium is substantial but so is the rarity. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1845-O	EF45	PCGS 16348623	F-101	Choice	$2000	Challenging Higher Grade Offering, Hammered Strike, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, Cleveland Collection. The 1845 New Orleans date remains under appreciated in the Liberty Seated dime series. Examples in EF 45 are scarce while AU specimens present a huge challenge. GFRC is pleased to be offering this choice duplicate from the Cleveland Collection. What a well balanced and pleasing example for the discriminating collector! One immediately notes the hammered strike with high relief devices and full visual access to the rusted obverse die. Surfaces are covered with a thick crusty gray skin that exposes embedded orange-gold during bright light inspection. There is one vertical contact mark on the reverse at the upper left wreath that is ancient and fully toned over. Rusted verdigris surrounds the date and is further testament to the strict originality. Yes, this piece has been to CAC and was not stickered as a borderline coin and deserves another submission. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1845-O	EF40	PCGS 15379280	F-101a	Choice	HOLD $925	New May 2! Choice Original, New Orleans Collection. Only a single die pair was employed to strike the 230,000 piece 1845 New Orleans issue. As a result, the dies were lapped with progressive reverse die cracks. This New Orleans Collection F-101a example illustrates the die condition after being polished. Device details on both dies are shallower than the F-101 die state. The die scratches above the pendant, the repunching on the crossbar of the 4 digit and the die rust within Liberty's hair curls are still visible during this interim die state. The Large Thin O mintmark continues to maintain its shape and center oval. Die cracks are visible from AME(R)ICA to rim and from the right ribbon end to the rim below right stem end. Crusty olive-gray patina covers both sides of this choice example. Surfaces are essentially unabraded and pleasing. If searching for a premium example, this offering might be for you. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1845-O	VF35	PCGS 60205021	F-101a	Original	$795	New May 2! Better New Orleans Date, Light Gray, Original Surfaces, New Orleans Collection. 1843-O and 1845-O dimes were produced in limited quantities with all entering circulation in the deep South. Survivors can be located in the lower to mid circulated grades while choice AU examples are rare. The New Orleans Collection is releasing this original 1845-O example with lighter gray patina and a typical strike. Surfaces are fully original with a few scattered contact marks which are consistent with the certified grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder.
	1845-O	VF20	NGC 6062237004	TOP #28 F-101b	Original	$550	Huge Sized Mintmark, Original, John McCloskey Collection Pedigree. The 1845-O Seated dime date has brought some intrigue to die variety researchers. The F-101b die state exhibits a expanding mintmark that grows larger with wear. Originally though to be a separate mintmark punch, years of research have proven that this is the same mintmark punch as F-101. This example is original and housed in special John McCloskey pedigreed NGC holder with Top 100, F-101b attribution on the label.
	1845-O	F12	PCGS 27889706	F-101b	Choice	$325	New May 7! Choice Original, Mountain View Collection.. This moderately worn 1845-O dime showcases the F-101b die state whereby the mintmark continues to expand in size. This variety was originally assumed to be a separate "Huge O" mintmark until further research proved otherwise. Surfaces are toned a natural coin gray with few blemishes. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1849-O Large O	VF30	NGC 4206292008	F-101b	Original	$250	New May 7! Large O, Late Die State, Choice Original.. 1849 New Orleans Large O coinage is notorious for being weakly struck. During later die states with a crack reverse die (F-101b), the obverse is always weak with flat heads and stars being the rule. This example is typical and is undergraded based on wear at the certified grade. This example is a full EF40 if not better, but the TPG will net grade the strike. CAC review resulted in a green bean due to strictly original surfaces plus the conservative grading. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1849-O Large O	VF30	raw	F-101 R3	Market Acceptable	$185	Typical Large O Strike, Retoned Surfaces, New Jersey Collection. Yes, the 1849-O F-101 Large O dimes are typically with weak obverse strikes including flat heads and stars. Locating a fully struck F-101 1849 New Orleans will take years of searching. This example has seen a long ago clean and is complete retoned and attractive gray with rose and blue hues. I've designated this example as "market acceptance" due to the quality of the secondary toning. There are no blemishes whatsoever. Housed in Library of Coin album for decades and fresh to market.
	1849-O	F12	PCGS 13232461	F-104	Choice	$225	New June 4! Repunched 184, Crusty Rose-Gray, Choice Surfaces, CAC Approval. Though this 1849-O dime has a reasonable amount of wear, the date repunching is still visible in the upper loupe of the 8 digit. Surfaces are toned a medium rose-gray and minimally abraded. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1852-O	VF30	PCGS 19224277		Choice	$350	Popular New Orleans Date, Old Album Toning, Choice Surfaces. GFRC images can only hint to the colorful old album obverse toning. Passing the obverse under angled lighting exposes center rose-blue surrounded by rose-gold at the stars. The reverse is toned a natural coin gray. Surfaces are well preserved and more than pleasing at the certified grade. 1852 New Orleans strikes continue to be popular with specimens not lasting long on the price list. A fresh buyback from long term client and ready for a new home.
	1853 No Arrows	VF25	PCGS 81228934	F-102	Choice	$550	No Arrows, Choice Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. The 1853 No Arrows dime remains elusive in all grades other than Mint State. 1853 was a substantial transitional year for American coinage. Early in 1853, the Philadelphia Mint produced 95,000 dimes under the old weight standard of 2.67 grams. Subsequently in 1853, the planchet weight was reduced to 2.49 grams. To signify the change, engravers initially hand punched arrows on either side of the date, and proceeded to strike over 12 million pieces. As the No Arrows was issued at the Philadelphia mint, there were enough local collectors to save some Mint State example with the balance reaching circulation. Circulated survivors are infrequently offered in today's market. This Vitale lot is superbly preserved with natural gray patina is that is strictly original and uniform. The old time eye appeal is readily evident. As a VF20, this piece would easily secure CAC approval, therefore bid accordingly. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	EF40	PCGS 29200301	TOP #38 F-102	Market Acceptable	$1275	Shattered Obverse, Top 100 Varieties Semi-Key Date, Golden Retoned Surfaces, So Close to Original, Accurately Graded, Cleveland Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. An important Top 100 Varieties offering to consider. Some history is in order. This is the second time that GFRC has handled this 1854-O Shattered Obverse dime that resides in a PCGS EF Details - Cleaning holder. Surfaces are slightly dull in appearance as would be expected for a silver piece graded EF. The entire dime is covered with a uniform golden patina that becoming darker at the rims. Again normal for an original silver coin. The issue is the golden toning that results when a dipped coin sits in a paper 2x2 envelope for many years. Some silver coins will acquire golden coloring rather than grays. This is the case here as the offered F-102 dime has no signs of any mechanical cleaning. Eye appeal is strong for the variety with bold shelf metal through the date. There are no blemishes whatsoever to mention. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with PCGS Genuine Cleaning XF Cleaning label. From the Cleveland Collection with in hand inspection being recommended being drawing any negative conclusions.
	1854-O With Arrows	EF40	PCGS 80804072	F-106	Original	$200	Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. The Vitale Collection 1854-O dime certainly illustrates the F-106 polished reverse die variety well!. Note how the legend and mintmark are partially effaced. Surfaces are toned a medium gray while the reflectance holds this one back from a choice rating. The reserve has been set accordingly. A cool example for the die variety specialist. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1854-O With Arrows, Shattered Obverse	F15	PCGS 45001850	TOP #38 F-102	Choice	$975	Shattered Obverse, Ebony-Gray Toning, Top 100 Varieties, Lakeland Collection. One of the most dramatic terminal die states in the Liberty Seated dime series is the 1854-O F-102 with a completely shattered lower obverse. The obverse die has broken apart leaving a shelf metal ridge through the date digits and both arrows. This new Lakeland Collection example is consistent with the latest die states seen. A choice example with ebony-gray toning that exposes rose device shades under a bright light. The surfaces are remarkably free of abrasions regardless of the extended time in circulation. Part of the Top 100 Varieties set for those so inclined. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder. The label does not capture the die variety attribution, however this variety is well known and recognized as such.
	1856-O	EF40	PCGS 12286426	TOP #43 F-104	Original	$225	New May 2! Repunched Date UP, Top 100 Varieties, Rose Toning, New Orleans Collection. 1856 brought two significantly repunched date dies to the New Orleans mint. This New Orleans Collection offering is the F-104 die pairing with a sharply updated sloping date and repunching below the 56 digits. A fair early die state example with the repunched digits being easily seen with a 10x. Surfaces present steely textures with angled lighting. Light rose shades cover the obverse with deeper hues on the reverse. A strong example that is priced fairly. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1856-O	VF30	PCGS 13709655	F-105	Original	$200	Near-Choice Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. The 1856-O Repunched Date Down has been a favorite Top 100 Varieties set listing given the bold initial 56 digits that are easily recognized behind the final date. This die was poorly maintained with considerable die rust that leads to weak motifs. Rose-gray patina is consistent on both sides of this example with the die being in an earlier die state. Rim abrasions at K-10 preclude a GFRC-Choice quality rating. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder. The label documents the die variety attribution as RPD FS-2301.
	1857-1878	VF-EF	PCGS		Choice	$975	New May 19! 1857 Through 1878, An 8 Piece Lot, Choice at Grades, Steven Vitale Collection.. Relisted Due to Client Non-Payment - An eight piece lot offering of lower priced date and grades from the Steven Vitale Collection. Dates and PCGS grades are as follows; 1857 VF35 light gray, 1858 EF45 gray with peripheral copper-gold, 1861 Type 2 obverse, light gray, 1868 EF40 medium gray, 1871 EF45 even gray, golden peripheral highlights, 1873 VF30 No Arrows Open 3 ebony-gray, 1875-CC Below Wreath, white frosted luster, 1878 MS62 with olive-gray surfaces. All are newly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 and 6.1 holders. Please click on icon image for a high resolution download. One bid can win this entire lot!
	1857-O	EF40	PCGS 33809766	F-105	Choice	$125	Choice Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. How I wish that all circulated Liberty Seated coinage could be so strictly original as this Vitale 1857 F-105 dime. Both sides are layered with thick crusty gray patina that is quite attractive. Surfaces are well preserved with a coating of "dirt" on the left wreath and into the denomination. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.