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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.

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There are 19 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on April 25, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1862-S	EF45	NGC 6606938016	F-101	Choice	$1380	Scarce San Francisco Civil War Date, Pristine Surfaces, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. Other than the 1861-S, the 1862 San Francisco issue is the second most challenging Civil War era date to locate. The Lakeland Collection has released this duplicate from this Civil War centric collection after a recent upgrade. Please have a close look at the images which accurately illustrate this offering. Surfaces are toned a light gray and are found to be unabraded when reviewed with a 10x. Strike is typical for the issue with weakness at the head and surrounding legend. A thoroughly pleasing example for Civil War buffs. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1863	AU Details	PCGS 32697383	F-101a	Cleaned	$1350	New March 19! Tough Civil War Philadelphia Issue, Business Strike, Brilliant Reflective Surfaces, Cleaned. Mintage for the 1863 Philadelphia struck dimes is reported at 14,000 pieces, a small quantity for that era. This newly released example resides in a AU Details holder with the F-101a business strike validation due to weak reverse strike and rounded obverse legend lettering, another characteristic for separating business strikes from proofs. The surfaces are sharply reflective with faint hairlines in the fields. GFRC images accurately capture the in-hand appearance. A perfect filler of a truly key date in the Liberty Seated dime series. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1864-S	VF35	CACG 163455730	F-101	Choice	$845	Choice Preservation, Crusty Gray, So Pleasing!. This 1864-S Seated dime is yet another CACG acquisition from the Whitman show and earns a Choice quality rating. Folks, they don't come much nicer than this piece at the certified grade. The key is strictly original surfaces that are protected by a uniform gray skin. This is an evenly worn example with essentially unabraded surfaces. An opportunty to add a rock solid San Francisco Civil War date to a collection. Housed in new CAC Grading (2023) holder and graded consistent with CAC approval standards.
	1865-S	EF40	PCGS 30690409	F-101a	Choice	$2300	Large Depression Below Shield, Web-Book Plate Coin, Choice Original, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. After first documenting and adding this 1865-S F-101a Seated dime to the web-book during 2014, it now returns to GFRC in a PCGS EF40 holder for a sales appearance. Back in 2014, the followin was listed in the web-book concerning this lot. "At the May 2014 Denver Coin Expo, a second example (as known to me) surfaced in original EF45 grade and is illustrated above. This dime exhibits the same obverse depression below the shield as on the Greer variety plate coin. However, a closer examination of the reverse also revealed a second depression on a maple leaf in the lower left wreath directly below (D)IME. This smaller depression can be seen on the Greer plate coin also. This sub variety is definitely well served by an R7 rarity rating as very rare. Being offered, via the UpstateNY Accordian Collection, is the lot with its natural coin grade surfaces. The originality is unquestionable given the "dirt" surrounding the motifs on both sides. To date, no explanation has been tendered for the large obverse depression, but a filled die with grease could be assumed. In important opportunity for the die variety specialist. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1865-S	VF25	PCGS 24910765		Original	$765	Tough Civil War Date, Light Coin Gray Surfaces, Typical F-101 Strike, Dallas Collection. !865-S F-101 Seated dimes will be found with two notable characteristics. First is a partial head, second is a weak S mintmark. This challenging Civil War date return to the price list sports light coin gray surfaces with a typical F-101 strike. Evenly worn surfaces have a few stray lines of no consequence. Previously sold per the Dallas Collection during JUne 2022. See the Sales Archives for the prior sale record. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder.
	1868	EF40	raw	F-110	Original	HOLD $85	New April 24! Ex, Repatriated Hungry Hoard, Crusted Surfaces, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The 1868 F-110 web-book plate coin brings an interesting tale to tell! January 1994 brought a trip to Dallas Tx to meet with Jason Carter, a younger numismatist who was learning the business courtesy of Heritage Rare Coins. Through Jason, I learned of a large Seated dime hoard that had been repatriated from Hungry. I'm talking rolls of specific dates including 1856 Small and Large Date, 1873 With Arrows, and the 1868 Philadelphia date. Obtaining a roll of each of these dates was an opportunity to dramatically increase the speed of the Seated dime die variety research project for those dates. Interestingly, there were no new 1856 Large Date die pairings identifed in that roll as the work of Ken Hill, as published in the 1978 Gobrecht Journal, had fully identify the four die pairings. This Hungry Hoard F-110 specimen has thick crusty surfaces with EF wear and still remains without an upgrade after years of checking the 1868 date closely for a web-book replacement. The R4 rarity estimate is conservative.
	1868-S	VF30	PCGS 24910768		Original	$410	Small Thin S, Faint Gold Patina, Bold Strike, Dallas Collection. Mintage for the 1868-S Seated dime date amounted to 260,000 from a single die pair. Those dies were eroded at end of life which presents collectors with a wide range of die states. This date is sometimes seen with a convex obverse resulting in rapid wear of the central obverse devices. This former Dallas Collection example is well struck with middle die state die erosion at the peripheries. Faint gold is seen under angled lighting. Previously sold by GFRC during June 2022 with the prior sales record in the Sales Archive for curious minds. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder.
	1870-S	VF30	NGC 2126593021		Choice	HOLD $2850	New April 22! So Rare This Choice! Natural Coin Gray, CAC Approved. The 1870 San Francisco issue is unquestionably in the same league as the 1871 through 1874 Carson City dates in terms of locating strictly original examples that have been properly handled. A limited mintage of 50,000 is the starting point for explaining the date's present day rarity in circulated grades as nearly all saw extensive usage in western frontier commerce. Confirmation is easily obtained when checking the GFRC Sales Archive with a single piece being CAC approved, That piece is the recently auctioned PCGS MS65 specimen from the Gerry Fortin core dime collection. Fortunately, GFRC has gained access to one of the four CAC approved examples across all circulated grades with two being only VG10 and a lone AU50. This choice survivor is toned a natural coin gray with near pristine surfaces. The CAC price guide requires a serious amount of reconsideration, however the lack of any reported sales by the major auction houses provides no basis for an update. An incredible opportunity for those building a choice Liberty Seated dime collection. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1872	AU Details	PCGS 37567993	TOP #58 F-109	Original	$650	Scarce Proof Strike, Misplaced 2 Digit in Base, Greer Plate Coin, Original Surfaces, Ancient Rim Filiing, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Brian Greer plate coin. The 1872 F-109 and F-109a die varieties features a misplaced 2 digit in base. F-109 catalogs the very scarce proof strike while F-109a captures subsequent circulation strikes. This variety was discovered by Kam Ahwash, as a proof strike, and first listed by Greer. It is further listed as part of the Top 100 Varieties set. The offered example was purchased directly from Brian Greer during December 1992 and has remained in raw condition in my collection until recent grading. A no question proof strike that would grade PF62. However, there is an ancient rim filing below the date that is completely toned over and was not noticed until the piece came back with a PCGS Details grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Rim Damage, AU Details. The 1872 F-109 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors commonly known as the Seated Dime web-book. The 1872 F-109 variety is also listed in the Top 100 Varieties set. Definitely a piece of numismatic history regardless of the ancient rim filing.
	1872	EF40	PCGS 18724749	F-105	Original	$750	Doubled Die Reverse, Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. A spectacular doubled die error on the reverse of an 1872 dime was discovered by Dave Thomas during April 1999 and published in the Gobrecht Journal by Tom DeLorey in July 2003. The reverse die was hubbed twice with the second hubbing being rotated approximately 175 degrees from the initial hubbing. Both the obverse and reverse dies are heavily clashed resulting in a treasure trove of attribution diagnostics. This Vitale Collection example is toned a light silver-gray with peripheral gold. Surfaces are minimally abraded and pleasing. Nearly all F-105 examples will be found with a partial head as is the case with this lot. Listed in the Top 100 Varieties set and worthy of an aggressive bid. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The label documents the die variety as DDR FS-801.
	1872 Double Die Reverse	VF30	PCGS 13624472	F-105	Original	$425	Double Die Reverse, Thick Crusty Gray Patina, Near-Choice Original, Under Construction Collection. This 1872 F-105 Double Due Reverse offering is unquestionably original due to thick crusty gray patina on both sides. The erroneous 180 degree second hubbing can be easily identifiedby residual design elements between DIM(E) and the right corn husk. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The PCGS label reads DDR FS-801.
	1872	VF20	raw	F-115	Original	$265	Double Die Reverse, Second Die Pairing, Crusty Original Gray, Blemish Free. The second obverse die pairing later identified after initial publicity surrounding the F-105 die pair and placement into Top 100 Varieties set. Toning is an even light to medium gray on this rare variety. 1872 double die reverses were cherrypicked after Coin World announcement and few are coming to the market. This is chance to acquire an original and problem free mid grade example at a reasonable price.
	1872-CC	EF45	PCGS 43801561	F-101	Choice	$23500	New March 30! CAC Condition Census, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection.. "Condition Census", a term credited to Dr. William Sheldon, arrives at a coin value through listing the top five survivors in sequential order. The 1872 Carson City issue is the most frequently encountered within the 1871-CC though 1874-CC date span. However, choice survivors are very rare without a single Mint State specimen with CAC green bean. Darker violet-gray shades are noted on this naturally toned example with olive orange-gray noted at the reverse borders. Well preserved surfaces are undisturbed and entirely pleasing. The strike is typical of the issue as variability is the rule. CAC reports 17 approved in all grades with a single AU58 finer. The CAC price guide suggests $17,300 as fair value which is a conservative number given the ongoing collector demand. Acquired via private treaty during late 2023. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4657.
	1873 With Arrows	VG10	PCGS 38056856	F-103	Choice	$1100	Doubled Die Obverse, Crusty Olive-Gray, Bold Shield Doubling, Dallas Collection. The 1873 F-103 Doubled Die Obverse is a very scarce die variety with rotational die doubling of the obverse shield to the south and east. No examples are known in Mint State with the finest being Simpson/Gardner's PCGS AU58 with $20,000+ price at auction. This fresh example, from the Dallas Collection, is very well preserved with an olive-gray crusty patina consistent on both sides. The shield doubling is quite pronounced when viewing with a 10x. Reverse devices are weakly struck which is consistent with those previously seen. Listed in the Liberty Seated Dime Top 100 Varieties Set as #60. In summary, a strong example at the certified grade that warrants a trip to CAC. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with Arrows DDO FS-101, F-103 attribution.
	1873-S With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 30874281	F-101	Choice	$400	Crusty Original, Rose Blue-Gray Toning, Choice Surfaces. Small Thin S. Previously from a February 2022 Mountaineer Collection sale, this returning 1873-S dime presents crusty surfaces with intermixed rose and blue-gray shades. The F-101 die pairing can be occasionally seen with repunching above the left foot of the 1 digit. For this example, the die wear has effaced the remnants. I could easily see this piece in a CAC approved holder in the future as fully choice. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1874 With Arrows	VF35	raw	F-105a	Choice	$195	New April 25! Repunched 74, Top 100 Variety, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The 1874 F-103a plate coin within the Liberty Seated Dime online die variety referece. The F-103(a) die state captures an obviously cracked reverse between 7:00 and 8:00 with the possibility of a die cud developing at this location. The base F-103 variety, with repunched 74 digits is listed as part of the Top 100 Varieties while this later die state example adds the cracked reverse. This example is the only one I've seen as there are no sales records in the Sales Archive. A choice example with fairly thick gray patina. The repunching under the 4 digit is clear with 10x.
	1874-CC With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 50089237	F-101	Gem	$58000	New April 14! Key Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection.. All 1874-CC dimes have a die crack through the mintmark as the prime diagnostic. On this example, the die crack continues through the right wreath and exits to the rim at 2:00. Undoubtedly, the key date in the Liberty Seated Dime series with 10,817 struck. A rarity when considering few strictly original survivors are extant. Nearly all are problematic with porosity or restoration efforts. The Fortin specimen exhibits light to moderate olive golden-gray patination with an ancient mark above DIM(E) being the only anomaly. Of vital importance is the unquestionable originality presenting a multi-decade opportunity for the astute numismatist. F-101 from a single die pair and the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collector online reference. CAC has approved 16 coins in all grades with five finer. The CAC price guide lists $46,100 at the offered graded and $72,000 in AU50. Heritage Auctions, September 2003 Long Beach Sale, Lot #6403. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval.
	1875	EF Details	ANACS 2709147	F-123a R5	Market Acceptable	$195	Rare Reverse Cud, Web-Book Plate Coin, Former Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Fans of Liberty Seated coinage with die cuds should pay special attention to this rare 1875 F-123a offering. This piece was submitted to the Fortin web-book project during 2005 by Dr. Tom Cook given an internal reverse die cud at 7:00. This piece was subsequent returned and remained in Dr. Cook's collection for two decades before being released for sale. The ANACS gradings stated corroded and cleaned though the actual coin is in much better condition that this assignment suggests. A darker gray patina covers the obverse while the reverse has steely fields and similar toning. Under a bright and with 10x, the severe die crack on the lower reverse is notable. Employed as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Die Variety Collectors online reference. Housed in ANACS old white holder.
	1875-S Below Wreath	VG10	raw	F-122	Choice	HOLD $45	New April 25! Small S, Shattered Reverse, Perfectly Original, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A perfectly original 1875-S F-122 example with a shattered reverse. Natural coin gray patina is noted on both sides.
	1876-CC Type 1 Reverse	EF Details	PCGS 28497436		Cleaned	$765	Very Rare F-112 Rotated Reverse, Rose-Gray Patina, Old Cleaning, Cleveland Collection. . Consignor Price Reduction. An important opportunity to acquire a higher circulated grade 1876-CC F-112 example, an R7 variety in VF or better. The F-112 die variety results when the F-106 reverse, previously paired with double die obverse, is subsequently paired with a fresh obverse die. That die pairing was brief and resulted in varying degrees of reverse rotation on the few survivors seen. A handful of F-112 examples have been located after years of searching by Liberty Seated dime die variety specialists. This example is a duplicate from the Cleveland Collection after purchasing the 1876-CC F-112 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors ($1350). This duplicate grades full EF45 but have been cleaned in the past. Surfaces have retoned a consistent rose-gray. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 holder with label reading, PCGS Genuine, Cleaning - EF Details. A great filler example until a strictly original specimen can be located. Good luck with that hunt.
	1880	MS67+	NGC 5751313001	F-102a	Gem	$3800	Broken 18(80), Condition Census Example, Steely Frosted Luster, CAC Approved. 1880 Seated dime mintage was limited to 36,000 and fairly consistent with its 1879 and 1881 peers. Many collectors view these three consecutiver mintage years as a continuum. This newly consigned example is an exquisite superb Gem with steely-frosted radiance with brilliant mirrors under a bright light. The mirrors are no surprise as circulation strike were accomplished from reused proof dies. Surfaces are essentially untoned with light gold at the borders. A late date issue and an exceptional condition census specimen. F-102a with broken 8 and 0 digits in the date punch. PCGS has graded two at MS67+ with two finer. The price guide is $5000 as reference. Previously Stacks Bowers November 2022 where it realized $3600. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1890-S	EF45	raw	F-101	Choice	HOLD $125	New April 25! Misplaced 1 Digit in Base, Triple Punched Mintmark, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Acquired during 1999 from Dr. Tim Cook, this 1890-S F-101 dime has been the ongoing plate coin within the Liberty Seated dime die variety online reference. Two misplaced digits can be found on Obverse 1. The most significant misplaced digit is the extra upright of a 1 digit in the base directly above the space between the 90 digits in the date. A second misplaced digit is found between the top of the scroll end and the right gown fold is the upper section of a top loop belonging to the 8, 9 or 0 digits. The reverse features a Medium S mintmark that is tripled punched during an early die state. Repunching is visible on both the right and left sides of the mintmark. An important dime that belongs in an advanced die variety collection.
	1891	EF40	raw	F-128	Original	$200	Cracked Reverse Die, Original Dirty Light Gray-Gold Coloring, Frosty Luster, Indiana Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. A frosty original example of the 1891 F-128 die variety with developing reverse die cud at 3:00. A distinctive array of reverse die cracks exit to the rim at 11:30 and 12:00 with shelf metal present on the offered example. A strong example of the variety from the Indiana Collection.