Mintage: Estimated at 150,000                                                                  Proofs: None Known

Scarcity: Available in the lower circulated grades but becomes very scarce in EF or better.  Large Date dimes are rare
in Mint State and the recent upward adjustment in Coin World Values pricing is more reflective of their scarcity.
 
Updated Greer Rarity Ratings
Overall Rarity: G-VG R2+, F-VF R3-, EF-AU R4-, MS R5+

                                Fortin Variety Rarity Estimates In VF - Mint State

Comments: Large Date dimes come well struck with occasional weakness on Liberty's head.  Examples with die cracks are rare
indicating a limited usage of the dies for each date position variety.  The two listing for Obverse 3 are the most difficult
to locate.  I consider the lapped obverse die variety to be an R4 rarity in grades of EF or better.  In the Gobrecht Journal, 
Issue #12, Ken Hill first identified the four different obverse dies.  He listed these dies as Varieties I, II, III and IV 
in the same sequential order that I have listed Varieties 101 through 104.  This date is popular due to its low estimated 
mintage.  However, the estimate should be questioned given the frequency of appearance of Large Date 1856 dimes.

October 2012 Comment:  Current CoinValues pricing in Mint State grades is too low and not representative of historical 
availability.  In grades of EF or better the pricing premium for 1856 Large Dates against the common 1856 Small Dates is 
inadequate.  

                               Value As A Date (Coin World Trends/CoinValues

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