1866

Variety 102a

 Obverse 2.2: Medium Date, Upward Slope

Reverse B.2: Perfect Die

        

Obverse 2.2                                              Reverse B.2

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

              

Comments: Ahwash first documented that a die defect or "dot" could be found at the bottom of the shield between shield lines 6 and 7.

Look carefully at all 1866 Philadelphia dimes offered for sale as the 1866 San Francisco Variety 101 has a reverse die with a very weak mintmark. On some circulated examples, the mintmark may be completely missing. As a result, 1866-S Variety 101 dimes can be misattributed and often sold as a 1866 Philadelphia dime by dealers who have insufficient working knowledge of seated dimes. See the 1866-S Variety 101 page for date position images that can help differentiate true 1866 Philadephia dimes.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU55

1866 Varieties 101, 102, 102a, 102b

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