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1846 Dime, Lovely Toned PR64
Tied for Finest at PCGS

1846 10C PR64 PCGS. Lovely mint-green and aqua tones grace each side of this near-Gem proof 1846 Seated dime. A straight, small contact mark on Liberty's right (facing) arm at the elbow is among the few mentionable marks that determine the grade.

Variety: Fortin-102.

Population Data (5/14): PCGS shows its finest to be two in PR64, and those are two distinct coins, as the other example appeared in Stack's Bowers November 2010 sale as lot 1514. The finest at NGC are two PR65 examples.

Heritage Commentary: Although a few more of the 1846 dimes seem to survive than, say, the 1843, the issue is extremely elusive in near-Gem condition. It is likely that around a dozen survive, possibly a couple more, but the issue is certainly one that appears infrequently. This piece shows a lint mark between stars 6 and 7 on the obverse that serves both as a future pedigree marker and identifies as #6, the "Balboa bank" coin in Breen's Proof Encyclopedia roster.

Provenance: Purchased from Bill Nagle (12/2003).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23C2, PCGS# 4733, GSID# 4174)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.67 grams
ASW: 0.08oz
Mintage: 10

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