Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 10C 1838 Seated 10C 1838
Partial Drapery 		MS65
 NGC
1725801003 		F-108a
 Gem SOLD
$4750 		Partial Drapery, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection.. The 1838 Partial Drapery is the result of a clashed die event with the E in DIME being boldly transferred to the obverse die and listed as F-108a in the Fortin Seated Dime reference. The obverse die is later paired with another reverse die that lacks clashing but is often attributed as the Partial Drapery variant. My belief is that F-108a, with both dies clashed, is necessary for this designation. A thick crusty skin screams unquestionable originality for this gem preserved example. Under a bright light, the olive and golden-gray patina mutes a portion of the frosted luster, especially on the reverse. The overall strike is complete. This is the only MS65 lot approved within the CAC census with four finer. The CDN CAC price guide is $4,500 as reference. Bowers & Merena, November 2002, Logan and Steinberg Sale, Lot #1212. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval. The label reads as TOP 100 F-108a, RPD & REVERSE DIE CLASH. PCGS #4570. December 1969