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Auction 1214 | Lot 98252 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS68 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-102. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 408 | Lot 1043 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS68 PCGS. Fortin-102. According to www.seateddimevarities.com, which Gerry Fortin bills as "The definitive resource for Liberty Seated Dime variety collectors," two different die varieties are known for the 1853 No Arrows dime coinage, along with an additional major die state. Remarkably, the present sale offers examples of both varieties, each in MS68 grade, and each consigned by the same person!

These two varieties are from different obverse dies, and yet both have similar clash marks, including the letter E from DIME, which is visible at Liberty's elbow. The Fortin-102 variety, also cataloged as Ahwash-2 and Greer-102, is considerably scarcer than Variety-101, and not easily found in any Mint State grade. Walter Breen, in his Complete Encyclopedia, described the two varieties as high and low date varieties, however, that was incorrect. Both varieties have the date high in the field, one level and the other slanting slightly upward, although this latter feature is extremely difficult to detect. Breen further speculated that the two coinage deliveries of 55,000 coins on February 17, 1853 and 40,000 on February 19, 1853 could easily correspond to the two different varieties.

A few important die markers should be noted: the shield point is over the tip of the upper serif of the 1, and Liberty's skirt pendant is over the top left corner of the 5. Stars 3, 4, 5, and 6 each have tiny die chips near an outer star point. Liberty's thigh has several approximately parallel die file lines, probably not visible on any but the finest quality coins. These are on one of the highest design points, and would disappear with only the slightest wear. The same reverse die was used for both varieties, and it is easily identified by tiny raised die chips on the flat surface of NE in ONE and D and E in DIME. Traces of die wear or erosion can be seen behind UNITED and AMERICA.

The specific example offered in this lot, graded MS68 by PCGS, has every individ (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 408 | Lot 1042 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS68 NGC. Fortin-101a. Die clashing of the E of DIME onto the obverse die between Liberty's left (right facing) arm and the drapery; and on the reverse, die defects on the lower right serif of E of ONE and on the upper middle upright of the E of DIME. Actually, a later die state which Fortin did not list, as obverse clash marks from the reverse wreath are either very faint or do not show.

The 1853 No Arrows dime, with a mintage of 95,000 business strikes, consisted of two deliveries: February 17, 1853 (55,000 pieces) and February 19 (40,000 pieces). Immediately after its production, the Mint Act of February 21, 1853, reduced the weight of the dime from 2.67 grams to 2.48 grams, proportionately with other coins through the half dollar. This was due to an increase in the price of silver that resulted from the immense discoveries of gold in California. The high silver price made it profitable to melt silver coins of the old weight standard, and they began to disappear from circulation. To distinguish the lower weight silver coinage, arrows were added to each side of the date (in addition, rays were added to the reverse of the quarter and half dollar in 1853).

The 1853 No Arrows dime is scarce in all grades, largely resulting from it being heavily melted. According to Walter Breen in his Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins: "Mint State survivors mostly come from a batch (small hoard?) rescued by Harold P. Newlin before 1883." Still, Uncirculated examples, especially in the higher grades, appear infrequently on the market. Of the 130 or so Mint State specimens certified by NGC and PCGS, fewer than 30 have graded Premium Gem or better, some of these undoubtedly being resubmissions. A mere seven specimens have attained the MS68 grade level at both services combined, with none finer.

The MS68 coin offered in this lot possesses outstanding luster that is complemented by medium intensity patination of cobalt-blue around the borders (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1143 | Lot 4407 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS67★ NGC. (PCGS# 4599)

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Aug 15, 2010

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Auction 112 | Lot 6812 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

NGC 1853 No Arrows MS 67. Superb quality in this scarce issue. Most old tenor silver was melted in 1853-54 because of the higher silver content. As a result, even though the mintages do not reflect it, the pre-Arrows issues are quite scarce in all grades. This is the only MS 67 certified as of December, 1993 and it is exceeded by one other piece at the MS 68 level. The surfaces appear immaculate and snowy-white, being completely untoned throughout. Fully struck in all areas with thick, frosted mint luster. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1102 | Lot 386 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS67 PCGS.... (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 382 | Lot 5833 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS67 PCGS. Before the Act of February 21, 1853 authorized the weight reduction of the dime from 2.67 grams to 2.48 grams, and the addition of arrows to either side of the date to indicate the reduction, a mere 95,000 dimes were issued from the Philadelphia mint. This variety is scarce in all grades, and, although it is occasionally seen in lower mint state grades, Superb Gem examples are certainly few and far between. The example offered here possesses lustrous silver-gray surfaces visited by light champagne patina. The design features are well impressed throughout, including good detail on Liberty's head and sandal. A couple of trivial, unobtrusive marks on Liberty's shoulder and breasts are mentioned for accuracy. Population: 4 in 67, 4 finer (6/05). (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1190 | Lot 33110 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS67 NGC. Fortin-101a. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1124 | Lot 126 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS67 PCGS. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1206 | Lot 4402 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS67 NGC. Fortin-101a. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1144 | Lot 3641 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS66 PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 4599)

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Sep 26, 2010

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Auction 1121 | Lot 2164 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS66 PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1219 | Lot 3841 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101a, R.5. (PCGS# 4599)

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Apr 26, 2015

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Auction 1385 | Lot 3779 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows, F-101, R.4, MS65 NGC. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1140 | Lot 526 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS65 NGC. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 358 | Lot 6204 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS66 NGC. Before the act of February 21, 1853 authorized the weight reduction of the dime from 2.67 grams to 2.49 grams, and the addition of arrows to either side of the date, a mere 95,000 dimes were issued from the Philadelphia mint. This variety is scarce in all grades, and, although it is occasionally seen in lower mint state grades, Gem examples are certainly few and far between. This is the first MS66 piece that we have offered in three years, and is one of eight pieces so graded to date (9/04) by NGC with only four finer. The satiny surfaces are free of any mentionable abrasions, and are completely brilliant with not even a hint of toning. A well-struck, remarkable Gem that is certain to please its next owner. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1167 | Lot 3334 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS66 NGC. CAC. (PCGS# 4599)

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Feb 5, 2012

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Auction 271 | Lot 5953 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS66 NGC. Greer-101. The final Dime struck to the weight standard of 2.67 grams, the 1853 No Arrows boasts a limited original mintage of just 95,000 pieces. Although difficult to locate in all grades, this issue is occasionally offered in Mint State. Nevertheless, we have not offered an MS66 representative in four years, and this coin boasts gorgeous, multicolored rim toning that provides nearly unsurpassable eye appeal. The technical quality is also impressive, the surfaces being richly endowed with satin luster and smooth from rim to rim. A lovely Gem that would form the centerpiece of any advanced Seated Dime collection.
From the Gulf Coast Collection. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 222 | Lot 5465 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS 65 NGC. Of the 95,000 dimes that the Philadelphia Mint produced between January 1, 1853 and the Mint Act of February 21, 1853, precious few escaped the melting pot. This is a stunning representative whose obverse shows competing swirls of electric-blue and orange-russet peripheral toning. The latter color dominates the reverse periphery. The lustrous surfaces seem conservatively graded even at the respected MS 65 grade level. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 137 | Lot 5301 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 No Arrows MS 65 NGC. Gem quality in this scarce issue. Most old tenor silver was melted in 1853-54 because of the higher silver content. As a result, even though the mintages do not reflect it, the pre-Arrows issues are quite scarce in all grades. The surfaces appear immaculate and very satiny, with golden-russet toning gathering in the peripheral areas. Fully struck and exceptionally attractive. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 161 | Lot 141 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 No Arrows MS 65 NGC. Fully struck, the subdued satin-like surfaces are covered with slate-gray patina with rich undertones of rose and blue. An important coin in gem condition. Population: 14 in 65, 9 finer. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 232 | Lot 6937 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS 65 NGC. The final delivery of Seated dimes before the Mint Act of February 21, 1853, this P-mint issue recorded an original mintage of a mere 95,000 pieces. While many of these coins undoubtedly perished before ever leaving the mint, Harold P. Newlin rescued a small hoard of Mint State survivors before 1883. While it is impossible for us to trace the origin of the present Gem, there can be no doubt that it is a stunning coin in all regards. The surfaces are satiny and surprisingly distraction-free even for the MS 65 grade. A few clashmarks (as produced) are noted for accuracy, as well as blushes of golden-orange peripheral iridescence. A find for the advanced Seated dime specialist. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 1172 | Lot 3393 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS64 PCGS. (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 267 | Lot 5685 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS65 PCGS. Subdued luster can still be seen beneath a generous covering of medium gray patina. The coin is well struck, with excellent detail to the head, shield, and hasp. This is a scarce issue, many of the 95,000 coins struck having been melted. This nice, the coin also becomes a condition rarity. Population: 11 in 65, 10 finer (6/01). (PCGS# 4599)

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Auction 22042 | Lot 13297 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1853 10C No Arrows MS65 NGC. Mintage: 95,000. ... (PCGS# 4599)

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Apr 9, 2002

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