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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 10 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on January 13, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	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.
	1866	G06	PCGS 32749229	F-102a	Gem	$1365	New November 26! Civil War Philadelphia Issue, Gem Original, Tenafly Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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-S	EF45	PCGS 18736694	F-101	Choice	$435	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.
	1871	EF40	raw	F-106 R6	Original	HOLD $95	New January 2! Second 1 Repunched Down, Web-Book Plate Coin, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. A very scarce 1871 die pairing with repunching noted above the top of the second 1 digit in the date. Actually, this is the example seen during decades of research and also operating GFRC. This example has been dipped with secondary gold toning beginning to form. A unique piece to some extent and fairly priced for what it is. The plate coin within the LIberty Seated dime die variety online reference and purchased November 1993 from Jason Carter. This lot ships in its original cardboard 2x2 with Fortin notes.
	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	$195	New January 13! Double Die Reverse, Second Die Pairing, Crusty Original Gray, Blemish Free. Final GFRC Inventory Sale! - 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.
	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.
	1876-CC Type 1 Reverse	EF Details	PCGS 28497436		Cleaned	$395	New January 13! Very Rare F-112 Rotated Reverse, Rose-Gray Patina, Old Cleaning, Cleveland Collection. Final GFRC Sale Offering - 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.
	1879	MS62PL	CACG 610009919		Choice	HOLD $1000	Prooflike, Repunched Date, Near-Gem at Grade. CACG grading standards are very strick to the point that their certified coins are higher quality that those being stickered in PCGS and NGC holders. Case in point is the superb 1879 F-105 lot that has secured the coveted Prooflike certification. The mirrors are sharply reflective under a bright light and provide a nearly cameo contrast to the frosted motifs. Light rose-gold is noted on both side with a deep blue arc on the lower reverse. Light field chatter is consisten with the grade though the eye appeal is substantial for an MS62. CAC has approved five prooflike MS62 examples with a single certified by CACG (this lot) though the population does not reflect such. I will be in touch with CACG to have this corrected. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval.
	1887-S	VF35	PCGS 41472151	TOP #83 F-107	Choice	$500	New November 26! Shattered Reverse, Top 100 Varieties Semi-Key Date, Tenafly Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 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.
	1889	EF45	raw	F-128	Original	HOLD $100	New January 4! Misplaced 9 Digit in Gown, Web-Book Plate Coin, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. On the 1889 F-128 die pairing, the top right loop of 9 digit is visible in gown fold to the upper right of pendant. The date is positioned high with an obvious downward slope. Date digits are weakly punched with the 9 digit being open. This misplaced date variety was identified by Fortin during June 2013. This example is the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Strictly original with natural coin gray patination and gold hues are the borders.