Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 10C 1852 Seated 10C 1852
 MS64
 PCGS
50009448 		F-117
 Choice SOLD
$1560 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection.. A superbly preserved 1852 F-117 dime struck with Obverse 4, the base of the 52 digits being repunched and paired with a second reverse die that exhibits die defects at (S)TATES and AME(R)ICA. Steely-frosted luster is consistent on both sides as is the golden-gray coloration. Elaborately detailed devices are deeply impressed with a host of stars exhibiting die chips, and boldly defined repunched under the date digits. Pristine surfaces are entirely unabraded. A tad more luster would perhaps warrant a Gem certification. Utilized as the Liberty Seated dime die variety reference plate coin. 39 pieces are reported in the CAC census with ten finer. The CAC price guide suggests $1,050 as fair value. Heritage Auctions, May 2005 St. Louis CSNS Sale, Lot#372. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4597. December 1969