1850-O 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-105....

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1850-O Seated Dime, MS66
Mint State Rarity

1850-O 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-105. This magnificently toned coin is one of the top examples known of the 1850-O issue. The obverse is toned with resplendent, deep aqua-blue at the periphery and seductive purple-red over Liberty, while the reverse is more greenish-blue accented in splashes of lighter gold. The strike is full on all the usual suspect devices, much to the delight of specialists. This simply stunning coin will delight any serious collector who demands quality and color.

Variety: Fortin-105. A faint die file line runs from the rim through the lowest point of the second star to Liberty's hand, and other die file marks appear above RIC on the reverse. Minor clash marks show on the lower third of the reverse.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS shows seven Mint State examples of the issue including this piece, the lone MS66 with one MS67 finer.

Heritage Commentary: Despite the mintage of 510,000 coins at the New Orleans Mint, the vast majority were melted during the California Gold Rush years when the price of silver dramatically increased above face value.

Provenance: San Francisco Signature (Heritage, 7/2005), lot 5831; Long Beach Signature (2/2006), lot 735.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 238K, PCGS# 4594, Greysheet# 4096)

Weight: 2.67 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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