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1891 10C PR68 NGC. CAC. Fortin-101....
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Description
1891 Dime, Rim-Toned PR68
Near-Perfect Preservation
1891 10C PR68 NGC. CAC. Fortin-101. Sky-blue to cobalt-blue
patina rings the rims on each side, melding into lavender, gold,
and rose interiors. Rich luster complements surfaces that show
virtually perfect preservation.Variety: Fortin-101. Downward-sloping date, die scratch from shield line 2 to shield lines 3 and 4.
Population Data (3/15): NGC shows this PR68 and one PR68 ★ example, along with one PR68 Cameo and two PR68 ★ Cameo. PCGS shows none finer than PR67 in any contrast level.
Heritage Commentary: The 1891 proof and business-strike dimes rang down the longest-running coinage series in 19th century American numismatics. Many Americans lived and died having never seen a half dime, dime, quarter, half dollar, or silver dollar with a design other than the Liberty Seated motif. Its very ubiquitousness, nonetheless, today enables new die varieties to still be discovered.
Provenance: Purchased from U.S. Coin (12/2004). (Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23DG, PCGS# 4788, Greysheet# 4316)
Weight: 2.49 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2015 May 12 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection III US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1228 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2015
12th
Tuesday
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