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Liberty Seated Dime Purchase Criteria: eye appeal, original surfaces and full strikes including a full head.Seated dimes that meet these combined attributes provide the best value for the money including being the easiest for resale when upgrading a collection. It is recommended that buyers consider these criteria when contemplating a purchase from any dealer.

Top 100 Varieties: Any Seated dime that conforms to requirements for inclusion in a Top 100 Varieties is denoted in the Variety column.

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There are 23 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on September 2, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1861-S	VF30	PCGS 80573955	F-101	Choice	$850	New September 2! Difficult Early San Francisco Issue, Choice Original, Massachusetts Collection.. An underrated San Francisco issue with the short lived Type 1 obverse hub, the 1861-S date is scarce in all lower circulated grades and become very scarce in VF or better. Additionally, this is the toughest S-Mint date in the 1860's to locate and remains undervalued in grades of EF or better. This Massachusetts Collection example presents light to medium gray surfaces on both sides. Fully choice with nicely detailed motifs which are evenly worn. The Type 1 obverse design wears quickly and has a "mushy" appearance once circulated. An accurately graded lot that is housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder. PCGS #4634.
	1863	AU Details	PCGS 32697383	F-101a	Cleaned	$1225	Tough Civil War Philadelphia Issue, Business Strike, Brilliant Reflective Surfaces, Cleaned. Consignor Price Reduction - Mintage for the 1863 Philadelphia struck dimes is reported at 14,000 pieces, a small quantity for that era. This newly released example resides in a AU Details holder with the F-101a business strike validation due to weak reverse strike and rounded obverse legend lettering, another characteristic for separating business strikes from proofs. The surfaces are sharply reflective with faint hairlines in the fields. GFRC images accurately capture the in-hand appearance. A perfect filler of a truly key date in the Liberty Seated dime series. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1863-S	VF25	PCGS 36898543	F-101	Choice	$750	New September 2! Tough Civil War San Francisco Dater, Choice Circulated Surfaces, Tenafly Collection.. Though not as rare as the 1862-S, the following on 1863 San Francisco issue was limited to 157,500 struck during the height of the Civil War with the Gettysburg, and Vicksburg battles being often cited as the turning point in the war. GFRC images accurately illustrate the natural coin gray surfaces with some circulated cameo eye appeal. The CAC census is 30 approved in all grades with a price guide value set at $750, a compelling bid point for this premium offering. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4638.
	1864-S	EF45	NGC 6062409012	F-101	Choice	$1200	New September 2! Superb Preservation, Near-Gem at Grade, Tenafly Collection.. This Tenafly Collection lot is a near-gem 1864 San Francisco strike that was immediately purchased when last offered by GFRC September 2023. The preservation is superb with pristine surfaces and natural gray patina. That patina has reddish obverse hues while the reverse is even gray. A historical example from the John McCloskey Collection, the longtime president of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club. A CAC census at 22 across all grades validates this lot's importance. The CAC price guide states $1000 as current market value which is understated when visiting the GFRC Sales Archive. Housed in new large font NGC holder with special John McCloskey Collection pedigree label and CAC approval. PCGS #4640.
	1865-S	EF40	PCGS 30690409	F-101a	Choice	$2300	Large Depression Below Shield, Web-Book Plate Coin, Choice Original, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. After first documenting and adding this 1865-S F-101a Seated dime to the web-book during 2014, it now returns to GFRC in a PCGS EF40 holder for a sales appearance. Back in 2014, the followin was listed in the web-book concerning this lot. "At the May 2014 Denver Coin Expo, a second example (as known to me) surfaced in original EF45 grade and is illustrated above. This dime exhibits the same obverse depression below the shield as on the Greer variety plate coin. However, a closer examination of the reverse also revealed a second depression on a maple leaf in the lower left wreath directly below (D)IME. This smaller depression can be seen on the Greer plate coin also. This sub variety is definitely well served by an R7 rarity rating as very rare. Being offered, via the UpstateNY Accordian Collection, is the lot with its natural coin grade surfaces. The originality is unquestionable given the "dirt" surrounding the motifs on both sides. To date, no explanation has been tendered for the large obverse depression, but a filled die with grease could be assumed. In important opportunity for the die variety specialist. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1865-S	VF25	PCGS 35917418	F-101a	Choice	$1150	New September 2! Large Depression Below Shield and on Maple Leaf, Natural Light Gray Patina, Choice Original, Tenafly Collection.. In his Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes, Greer indicates that two F-101a examples were seen with a large depression at the lower left of the shield. To date, no explanation has been offered for this anomaly but a filled die with foreign substance would be a logical hypothesis. Much to my surprise, there is a choice original F-101a example in the Tenafly Collection. Even without the rare die state, this 1865-S dime is highly desirable. Surfaces are toned a natural light gray with no abrasions. Strike is typical to slightly better for the F-101 die pair. It would be difficult to locate a finer example at the VF25 grade level. The CAC census is 26 total with $825 value estimate before the die variety rarity premium. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. Worthy of a strong bid! PCGS #4642.
	1866	G06	PCGS 32749229	F-102a	Gem	$1500	New September 2! Civil War Philadelphia Issue, Gem Original, Tenafly Collection.. What a special offering when checking the CAC population report! This evenly worn 1866 dime is the lowest graded example approved by CAC, other than a Fair02, with the next approved being a VF20. Few 1866 dimes went into circulation and remained there for extended periods leading to a high rarity status when found this optimally worn. Greer estimates the rarity to be R6 at the G/VG graded in his Guidebook on the series. Worthy of a gem quality rating and a place in an advanced Liberty Seated dime collection. The CAC price guide estimate is $1150 but who knows what this lot is actually worth in today's CAC centric market. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. GFRC #4643.
	1869	VF35	NGC 2171705065	F-104a	Original	HOLD $350	New September 24! Heavy Coin Gray Crust, Scarce Die Pairing. The 1869 F-104a designation captures the only Short Flag 1 prod die pairing, but in a later circulation die state. The business strike state was initially considered to be quite rare, but over the years, a few have appeared per the GFRC Sales Archive. This is the classic case of Cherrypickers search bourse floors for these prizes. Still quite scarce, the Lakeland Collection is offering this F-104 specimen with thick crusty surfaces with embedded aquamarine and gold under a bright light. The fields are reflective as expected from proof dies. There are a few contact marks in the fields well hidden by the patina. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1869-S	EF45	PCGS 18736694	F-101	Choice	$435	New August 27! Small Thin S, Golden-Gray Patina, CAC Approval. A well preserved and choice example of the 1869-S date which continues to be challenging in higher grades. The F-101 die variety documents a Small Thin S reverse. This returning offering is accurately graded with typical striking characteristics for the date. Uniform golden-gray obverse patina validates the originality. The darker areas on the right obverse are enhanced toning. A typical CAC approved specimen with that natural coin gray look. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. Previously sold twice by GFRC with the past records in the Sales Archives.
	1869-S	VF35	PCGS 28243741	F-101	Choice	$325	New September 2! Choice Original, Natural Light Gray-Gold Patina, Tenafly Collection.. A well preserved and choice example of the 1869 San Francisco date. Accurately graded with typical striking characteristics for the late die state. Uniform golden-gray obverse patina screams originality. There are no blemishes to discuss. A typical CAC approved specimen with a natural coin gray appearance. The CAC census is presently 32 approved with price guide estimate of $310. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4650.
	1872	AU Details	PCGS 37567993	TOP #58 F-109	Original	$650	Scarce Proof Strike, Misplaced 2 Digit in Base, Greer Plate Coin, Original Surfaces, Ancient Rim Filiing, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Brian Greer plate coin. The 1872 F-109 and F-109a die varieties features a misplaced 2 digit in base. F-109 catalogs the very scarce proof strike while F-109a captures subsequent circulation strikes. This variety was discovered by Kam Ahwash, as a proof strike, and first listed by Greer. It is further listed as part of the Top 100 Varieties set. The offered example was purchased directly from Brian Greer during December 1992 and has remained in raw condition in my collection until recent grading. A no question proof strike that would grade PF62. However, there is an ancient rim filing below the date that is completely toned over and was not noticed until the piece came back with a PCGS Details grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Rim Damage, AU Details. The 1872 F-109 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors commonly known as the Seated Dime web-book. The 1872 F-109 variety is also listed in the Top 100 Varieties set. Definitely a piece of numismatic history regardless of the ancient rim filing.
	1872	EF40	PCGS 18724749	F-105	Original	$675	Doubled Die Reverse, Original, Steven Vitale Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - A spectacular doubled die error on the reverse of an 1872 dime was discovered by Dave Thomas during April 1999 and published in the Gobrecht Journal by Tom DeLorey in July 2003. The reverse die was hubbed twice with the second hubbing being rotated approximately 175 degrees from the initial hubbing. Both the obverse and reverse dies are heavily clashed resulting in a treasure trove of attribution diagnostics. This Vitale Collection example is toned a light silver-gray with peripheral gold. Surfaces are minimally abraded and pleasing. Nearly all F-105 examples will be found with a partial head as is the case with this lot. Listed in the Top 100 Varieties set and worthy of an aggressive bid. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The label documents the die variety as DDR FS-801.
	1872 Double Die Reverse	VF30	PCGS 13624472	F-105	Original	$425	Double Die Reverse, Thick Crusty Gray Patina, Near-Choice Original, Under Construction Collection. This 1872 F-105 Double Due Reverse offering is unquestionably original due to thick crusty gray patina on both sides. The erroneous 180 degree second hubbing can be easily identifiedby residual design elements between DIM(E) and the right corn husk. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The PCGS label reads DDR FS-801.
	1872	VF20	raw	F-115	Original	$265	Double Die Reverse, Second Die Pairing, Crusty Original Gray, Blemish Free. The second obverse die pairing later identified after initial publicity surrounding the F-105 die pair and placement into Top 100 Varieties set. Toning is an even light to medium gray on this rare variety. 1872 double die reverses were cherrypicked after Coin World announcement and few are coming to the market. This is chance to acquire an original and problem free mid grade example at a reasonable price.
	1872-CC	EF45	PCGS 43801561	F-101	Choice	$22500	CAC Condition Census, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection.. "Condition Census", a term credited to Dr. William Sheldon, arrives at a coin value through listing the top five survivors in sequential order. The 1872 Carson City issue is the most frequently encountered within the 1871-CC though 1874-CC date span. However, choice survivors are very rare without a single Mint State specimen with CAC green bean. Darker violet-gray shades are noted on this naturally toned example with olive orange-gray noted at the reverse borders. Well preserved surfaces are undisturbed and entirely pleasing. The strike is typical of the issue as variability is the rule. CAC reports 17 approved in all grades with a single AU58 finer. The CAC price guide suggests $17,300 as fair value which is a conservative number given the ongoing collector demand. Acquired via private treaty during late 2023. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4657.
	1873 With Arrows	VG10	PCGS 38056856	F-103	Choice	$1100	Doubled Die Obverse, Crusty Olive-Gray, Bold Shield Doubling, Dallas Collection. The 1873 F-103 Doubled Die Obverse is a very scarce die variety with rotational die doubling of the obverse shield to the south and east. No examples are known in Mint State with the finest being Simpson/Gardner's PCGS AU58 with $20,000+ price at auction. This fresh example, from the Dallas Collection, is very well preserved with an olive-gray crusty patina consistent on both sides. The shield doubling is quite pronounced when viewing with a 10x. Reverse devices are weakly struck which is consistent with those previously seen. Listed in the Liberty Seated Dime Top 100 Varieties Set as #60. In summary, a strong example at the certified grade that warrants a trip to CAC. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with Arrows DDO FS-101, F-103 attribution.
	1874 With Arrows	VF35	raw	F-105a	Choice	$195	Repunched 74, Top 100 Variety, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. The 1874 F-103a plate coin within the Liberty Seated Dime online die variety referece. The F-103(a) die state captures an obviously cracked reverse between 7:00 and 8:00 with the possibility of a die cud developing at this location. The base F-103 variety, with repunched 74 digits is listed as part of the Top 100 Varieties while this later die state example adds the cracked reverse. This example is the only one I've seen as there are no sales records in the Sales Archive. A choice example with fairly thick gray patina. The repunching under the 4 digit is clear with 10x.
	1874-CC With Arrows	VF25	PCGS 84763771	F-101	Choice	$23500	New September 2! Series Key Date, Choice Original, Massachusetts Collection.. Finally, the Massachusetts Collection auction sale arrives at the series headline date. Of course, the 1874-CC date is always one of the first few coins to be inspected when judging the quality of a complete Seated dime collection. This 1874-CC dime will garner attention as the surfaces are choice and entirely free of porosity, an ongoing issue for this date. Natural coin gray coloration is consistent on both sides. There are a few light scattered abrasions on the obverse while the reverse is pristine. GFRC originally acted as a coin show consultant for the placement into the Steven Vitale Collection followed by purchase by the Massachusetts Collection during March 2023 to complete his set. During the Vitale auction sale, this lot realized $21,500 as a current value baseline. All eyes will be watching the bidding for this key date piece and deservedly so! Freshly reholdered into a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder. PCGS #4669.
	1876-CC Type 1 Reverse	EF Details	PCGS 28497436		Cleaned	$595	Very Rare F-112 Rotated Reverse, Rose-Gray Patina, Old Cleaning, Cleveland Collection. . Consignor Price Reduction. An important opportunity to acquire a higher circulated grade 1876-CC F-112 example, an R7 variety in VF or better. The F-112 die variety results when the F-106 reverse, previously paired with double die obverse, is subsequently paired with a fresh obverse die. That die pairing was brief and resulted in varying degrees of reverse rotation on the few survivors seen. A handful of F-112 examples have been located after years of searching by Liberty Seated dime die variety specialists. This example is a duplicate from the Cleveland Collection after purchasing the 1876-CC F-112 plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors ($1350). This duplicate grades full EF45 but have been cleaned in the past. Surfaces have retoned a consistent rose-gray. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 holder with label reading, PCGS Genuine, Cleaning - EF Details. A great filler example until a strictly original specimen can be located. Good luck with that hunt.
	1877-CC Type 1 Reverse	EF45	NGC 6449894037		Choice	$250	New September 2! Choice Original, Tenafly Collection.. Natural coin gray surfaces are noted on this notably original and choice 1877-CC Type 1 reverse dime. An unlisted die pairing, which is of no surprise as the Fortin Liberty Seated dime research did not extensive involve this date. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4683.
	1880	MS67+	NGC 5751313001	F-102a	Gem	$3800	Broken 18(80), Condition Census Example, Steely Frosted Luster, CAC Approved. 1880 Seated dime mintage was limited to 36,000 and fairly consistent with its 1879 and 1881 peers. Many collectors view these three consecutiver mintage years as a continuum. This newly consigned example is an exquisite superb Gem with steely-frosted radiance with brilliant mirrors under a bright light. The mirrors are no surprise as circulation strike were accomplished from reused proof dies. Surfaces are essentially untoned with light gold at the borders. A late date issue and an exceptional condition census specimen. F-102a with broken 8 and 0 digits in the date punch. PCGS has graded two at MS67+ with two finer. The price guide is $5000 as reference. Previously Stacks Bowers November 2022 where it realized $3600. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1880	VF25	PCGS 38783323	F-102a	Choice	$475	New September 2! Business Strike from Proof Dies, Choice Original, Tenafly Collection.. A low mintage date, 1880 dated dimes are very scarce at the lower circulated grades given limited circulation. The Tenafly VF25 is evenly worn with natural coin gray patina synonymous with CAC green bean expectations. F-102, a later business strike from proof dies. Worthy of serious consideration for collection pursuing a circulated set but with CAC differentiation. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4688.
	1887-S	VF35	PCGS 41472151	TOP #83 F-107	Choice	$550	New September 2! Shattered Reverse, Top 100 Varieties Semi-Key Date, Tenafly Collection.. This important semi-key Top 100 Varieties date was originally sold into the Tenafly Collection with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation during May 2021. A well preserved offering of the popular shattered reverse die variety that is required for every Top 100 Variety set project. Strict originality is obvious given the natural olive-gray "skin" with darker ebony shades on the reverse. Surfaces are essentially blemish free at the assigned VF35 grade level. The prominent reverse die crack forms a concentric ring on top of the wreath devices and is readily evident on this lot. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2021) holder with CAC approval including the F-107 designation on the label. A compelling offering that warrants a strong bid. PCGS #538745.
	1887-S	VF35	PCGS 29157419	TOP #82 F-104	Choice	$150	Medium S Over S, Choice Original, Cleveland Collection. The 1887-S S/S is listed as #82 in the Top 100 Varieties set and should not be underestimated in its challenge. This Cleveland Collection duplicate should be scooped up for those needing a quality example to fill that slot. A crusty olive-gray patina covers both sides. The strike is typical for the date and lets remember the assigned VF35 grade which implies considerable wear. The upper loop of the first punched S is easily seen in the upper loop of the final S where is key for the purchase. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder.
	1891-O O/Horizontal O	EF45	ANACS 990685	TOP #98 F-109	Original	HOLD $485	O/Horizontal O, Original, Cleveland Collection. Housed in an ANACS old white holder with O/HORIZ O listed in the label. Full description shortly.