Liberty Seated Dimes Top 100 Die Varieties

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There are 20 Top 100 Coins for Sale. Last addition on March 30, 2024

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1837 No Stars, Large Date	MS66	PCGS 25337764	TOP #1 F-101c	Gem	$15000	Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Steely luster imparts active cartwheels across the surfaces of this Large Date, No Stars piece. A moderate spray of olive and charcoal patina covers both sides, highlighted by considerable flash that is thoroughly consistent with the MS66 CAC designation. The 1837 F-101c is coin #1 on the Top-100 list and exhibits heavy die clashing with elevated obverse die cracks. While not as arresting as the 1839 F-105c "Pie," the die deterioration is advanced and easily apparent without a glass. The dies are slightly rotated as expected for all later die states of the F-101 die pair. The CAC census notes two examples in MS66, with only a pair of pieces higher, both at MS67. The guide value is $15,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1838 Partial Drapery	AU58	NGC 3334663015	TOP #7 F-108a	Choice	$1000	Partial Drapery, Frosted Luster, Light Gray Patina, Choice Original, Cleveland Collection. The Cleveland Collection is releasing this lovely 1838 Partial Drapery dime acquired from GFRC way back during the 2013 business start-up time frame. This is a frosted example with thick obverse luster and very light toning. The reverse features consistent frosted luster and slightly deeper gray shades. A choice example with full strike that is listed in the Top 100 Varieties set as entry #7. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. The label does not capture the Partial Drapery F-108a attribution. Last sold by GFRC July 2013 and listed in the Sales Archive.
	1839-O No Drapery	AU50	raw	TOP #14 F-108	Market Acceptable	$850	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.
	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.
	1840 No Drapery	AU55	PCGS 32587616	TOP #15 F-103	Original	$525	Chin Whiskers, Steely Luster, Attractive Obverse Toning, Massachusetts Collection. This listing brings yet another Top 100 Seated Dime variety to the market place courtesy of the Massachusetts Collection. A favorite of the consignor given the boldly defined die scratches under Liberty's chin to the left facing shoulder. Luster is best described as steely-frosted. The obverse presents pastel toning with a light green center surrounded by copper gold at the stars. The reverse is a uniform silver-gray. Hidden lines in the right obverse field along with those on the reverse preclude a higher quality ratings. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) 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.
	1849	AU58	PCGS 90091682	TOP #30 F-104	Choice	$450	Repunched Date, Frosted Luster, Rose-Gold Coloration, Top 100 Varieties Candidate, Massachusetts Collection.. A brilliant frosted 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 by Fortin when writing the "web-book" as remnants of the first date punch are clearly 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 rose-gold on both sides. Strike is hammered and adds to the desirability. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. An old time Liberty Seated dime that has the Indiana and Massachusetts Collections pedigree in the GFRC Sales Archives.
	1854 With Arrows	EF40	PCGS 36241166	TOP #37	Original	$125	Shattered Obverse #1, Near-Choice Original, Massachusetts Collection. The 1854 With Arrows date is included in the Top 100 Varieties set by a cracked die pairing that has been labeled as Shattered Obverse #1 given other cracked dies. Die cracks essentially form a concentric ring through the date digits, arrows, and stars. This Massachusetts Collection example well represents the variety with about 80% of the die cracks visible with a 10x. Surfaces are toned a light gray with peripheral gold and aquamarine on both sides. 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, Shattered Obverse	F15	PCGS 45001850	TOP #38 F-102	Choice	$885	New March 30! Shattered Obverse, Ebony-Gray Toning, Top 100 Varieties, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. 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.
	1854-O	AU55	ANACS 4557837	TOP #39 F-103	Market Acceptable	$525	Cracked Obverse at Date, Oblique Mintmark, Top 100 Variety, Cleveland Collection. Serious fans of the Liberty Seated dime Top 100 Varieties set should take heed of this new Cleveland Collection release. The 1854-O F-103 die pairing carries an R5 rarity rating and is a very challenging die pairing to locate. This example is cracked at the date with a tiny retained cud. Die cracks also connect all of the stars. This lot is mostly white with some peripheral gold on the obverse. The left obverse field in uneven with several depressions that are unexplained. These artifacts were acceptable to ANACS graders but must be called out with a GFRC market acceptable quality rating. Housed in newer yellow label ANACS holder.
	1860	MS64	NGC 366908007	TOP #47 F-106	Choice	HOLD $815	New March 30! Doubled Lips, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Near-Gem, Top 100 Varieties, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. 1860 Philadelphia struck Seated dimes included one obverse die with notable die doubling. That doubling is easily seen within the legend lettering and along with Liberty having "double lips" as every important variety needs a catchy name. This "doubled lips" example showcases the new James Longacre design hub with a delicately engraved central device that is easily prone to wear. Surfaces are covered with continuous mint bloom leading to brilliant frosted luster and swirling cartwheels. An ideal candidate for inclusion in the Top 100 Liberty Seated dime die variety set courtesy of the Lakeland Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1860 Doubled Die Obverse	MS63	PCGS 44236473	TOP #47 F-106	Choice	$925	Doubled Die Obverse, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Top 100 Varieties #47, Lakeland Collection. This 1860 doubled die obverse variety is also known as the "Doubled Lips" variety seen the doubling is best seen at Liberty's lips and STAT(ES). This choice Mint State example offers brilliant frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. The luster radiates well during bright light inspection. This example is completely struck by moderately worn dies leaving high elevated rims. Surfaces are pristine while the vertical reverse lines through the denomination are die polish lines. Light peripheral gold and even more charm. An all around premium example that is certain to please the collector. Listed as #47 in the Top 100 Varieties set. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1862	MS63	PCGS 19290731	TOP #50 F-103	Gem	$1200	Monfort Johnson Pedigree, Gem Original, Gouged Reverse Die, Massachusetts Collection.. Greer 101, The Montfort Johnson plate coin as featured in the November 1979 edition of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club's Gobrecht Journal. In that article, Monfort Johnson provides a lengthy discussion concerning survival rates for Civil War dimes and a detailed analysis of an 1862 dime with deep reverse gouge. At that time, this variety was labeled as Ahwash-6 since the Kam Ahwash Encyclopedia was the only reference available. The offered example is the Montfort Johnson plate coin with its pedigree carefully preserved for subsequent decades in the GFRC Sales Archive. Brilliant frosted radiance and faint gold/rose rim toning are the highlights of this historical piece. Grading is quite conservative with luster that exceeds my expectations at the certified grade level. The reverse die gouge behind O(N)E into (E) is crisp against reflective Mint State surfaces. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Considerable eye appeal along with the LSCC pedigree should stimulate active bidding as who knows when this piece will return to the market. Ex Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. PCGS #4635.
	1872 Double Die Reverse	F15	raw	TOP #56 F-105	Original	$195	Doubled Die Reverse, Original Gray with Ebony, Typical Strike, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. A mid grade example of the 1872 double die reverse. Reverse die was hubbed twice with first hubbing 180 degrees out of phase with second hubbing. Remnants of the first hubbing are seen in the lower right wreath to the right of the lower corn ears. Surfaces are original with base layer of gray patina along with ebony highlights. There are a few scattered tick to consider. Listed in the Top 100 Varieties as #56. From the AuburnNY Accordian Collection.
	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.
	1873 Doubled Die Obverse	AU53	NGC 6635747001	TOP #60 F-103	Original	$7500	High Grade Doubled Die Obverse, Bold Shield Doubling, Light Gray, Peripheral Gold. From Europe comes a high grade 1873 Arrows F-103 Doubled Die Obverse dime for die variety specialist consideration. This NGC AU53 example is fresh to market, to my knowledge. The doubling on the upper right shield is dramatic with a second counter clockwise rotated hubbing. Few examples are known at such a high grade level where the doubling is readily prominent and easily enjoyed. This new specimen offers even light gray surfaces along with a band of peripheral gold on both sides. Surfaces are steely reflective when placed under a bright light. A complete strike is readily evident on the obverse, which is critical for this variety while the reverse is weakly impressed at the upper left wheat grains. The two finest known examples are the Garner specimen which GFRC recently sold for $18,500 and an white NGC MS61 example which I have lost track of. During April 2018, the third finest known example, from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection, was sold at $7000. This piece graded PCGS AU55 without CAC approval. Freshly graded and housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1875	VF30	raw	TOP #63 F-107	Original	$125	Misplaced 1 Digit in Denticles, Original Gray Decent Strike, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. A popular misplaced digit die variety due to a bold top of 1 digit protruding upward from the denticles. Surfaces are blemish free and covered with light gray patina. This is a nice original example that will easily gray. Listed in the Top 100 Varieties as #63. From the AuburnNY Accordian Collection.
	1890	MS62	PCGS 60211037	TOP #90 F-105	Choice	$295	Misplaced Digit To Right of LIBERT(Y), Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A premium example of the 1890 F-105 misplaced date with the top loop of an extra 8 or 9 digit visible immediately to the right of the scroll end. Moderate gold patina covers the obverse while the reverse is more lightly toned. Frosted luster is present under a bright light with the reverse also exhibiting vibrant cartwheels. This is a conservatively graded piece that is certain to please the new owner. Listed in the Top 100 Varieties set as #90. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2004) holder.
	1891	VF30	ANACS 2709183	TOP #94 F-107	Original	$95	Misplaced Digit In Denticles, Original Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Top 100 Varieties, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. One does not often see the 1891 F-107 die variety with a misplaced digit in the denticles below the final 89 digits. This die variety is #94 in the Top 100 Varieties set. The offered example, from the AuburnNY Accordian Collection, resides in mid 1990s generation ANACS white holder and is accurately graded. Surfaces are strictly original with even light gray toning and without blemishes.