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Marvelous 1838 Large Stars Dime, MS66
Fortin-111a, Late Die States on Both Sides

1838 10C Large Stars MS66 PCGS. Fortin-111a, R.4. A Top 100 Variety. The 1838 Large Stars and Small Stars dimes come only in the No Drapery and the so-called Partial Drapery formats, although the latter is technically a die clash, not design intent. This No Drapery die pairing, here represented by a lovely MS66 piece, is among the Top 100 varieties sought by Seated dime collectors. It is one of several Cracked Obverse dies known for the year.
A bisecting, two-pronged die crack begins at the rim near star 7, running across Liberty's shoulder and torso and terminating at the opposite rim below star 13. Star 13 is broadly repunched. This piece is in a later die state than that pictured on Gerry Fortin's website, as a vertical die crack proceeds up from the rim, through the 1, and to the shield border. Another runs from the rim above stars 8 and 9 through the Liberty cap, to the shoulder.
The reverse displays the usually seen crack from the left wreath through AT, but another appears from the rim to TE in UNITED, and one from the lower left ribbon loop to the rim at 7:30. Completing the appeal of this fabulous coin is original patina in shades of central jade and peripheral amber-gold. A mark-free prize for the Seated dime specialists. Population: 16 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 237U, PCGS# 4568, GSID# 4026)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.67 grams
ASW: 0.07726oz
Mintage: 1,992,500

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