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1868 10C MS65 ★ NGC. Fortin-104a....
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Description
1868 Seated Dime, Vivid MS65 ★
Business Strike From the Proof Die
1868 10C MS65 ★ NGC. Fortin-104a. Spectacular, vivid
sky-blue, sunset-orange, and lilac patina on each side gives this
coin standout eye appeal on highly reflective, fully lustrous
surfaces.Variety: Fortin-104a. The Plate Coin for the issue and variety at www.SeatedDimeVarieties.com, Gerry Fortin's invaluable resource where he says:
"Business strikes from the proof dies are available and will be found with prooflike surfaces as noted with the Eugene Gardner plate coin. These business strikes appear to have a weaker date punch than seen on proof strikes. It is possible that the dies may have been polished before being reused for additional business strikes but more research is required to confirm this theory. Random die lines, as seen on proof examples, are found throughout Liberty's upper body, on the lower gown area and across the upper shield for Variety 104a business strikes. These random die lines are a systematic issue for 1868 obverse dies."
Population Data (7/14): NGC shows eight submissions on MS65, but only this piece carries the Star designation. PCGS reports three MS65 with two MS66 finer.
Heritage Commentary: The bold reflectivity and mirrored fields could certainly make someone mistake this for a true proof. In any case, the eye appeal is stunning.
Consignor Commentary: Fortin-104 (proof) or Fortin-104a (Mint State)? I have examined this coin for a long time trying to make that determination, but finally sided with NGC that it is most likely a Fortin-104a. Although in general the coin seems to have a prooflike sharpness, the left bowknot on the reverse is flatly struck, and the reverse is not fully mirrored. The pretty obverse toning caused NGC to put a " ★ " alongside the grade, although there is a fair degree of chatter in both the obverse and reverse fields to account for the numerical score.
Provenance: Purchased from Anaconda Rare Coins (2/2007).(Registry values: N2998)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 239W, PCGS# 4647, Greysheet# 4061)
Weight: 2.49 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2014 October 27 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection II US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1214 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2014
27th
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