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1891-S
Variety 117
Obverse 10: High Date, Slight Downward Slope, Closed 9
Reverse N: Medium S, [mm C,H,TR4]
Obverse 10 Reverse N
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Obverse 10 is paired with a second reverse die. Reverse N exhibits a Medium S mintmark that is positioned high with the ribbon ends and has a fairly strong right tilt of 4 degrees.
The immediate above plate coin was first identified by Stacks auction house as a new variety while preparing the 70th Anniversary Sale: The Lemus Collection of United States Dimes, 1796-1916.
Plate Coin: Gerry Fortin Rare Coins, AU58 (above top), G. Fortin Collection, AU58 (immediate above)