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1885-S

Variety 101

 Obverse 1: Medium Level Date, Open 5

Reverse A: Medium S, [mm Rt,H]

        

Obverse 1                                               Reverse A

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)                     Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)

              

Comments: Beware of an added mintmark to an 1885 Philadelphia dime. On genuine 1885-S dimes, the Medium S mintmark is positioned to the right and slightly high.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU58

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