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1838 10C Partial Drapery, F-108a, R.4, MS66 NGC. CAC....

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1838 Dime, MS66
Fortin-108a, Partial Drapery
Sole CAC Coin in This Grade

1838 10C Partial Drapery, F-108a, R.4, MS66 NGC. CAC. A Top 100 Seated Dime Variety. This sharply defined early dime shows crisp detail on Liberty's head as well as the peripheral stars (which were punched in by hand). The deep lilac-gray surfaces feature a lighter accent of rose toning around the margins, making this a colorful, high-end Premium Gem example of this scarce and unusual issue.

Variety: Fortin-108a. The Large Stars, Partial Drapery variety exhibits "heavy die clash from (DIM)E between the forearm and knee," according to Al Blythe. This piece shows definite evidence of that clashing and partial evidence of the resulting "drapery" from Liberty's elbow. Star 5 is boldly repunched.

Population Data (9/15): There are only four Premium Gem grading events at NGC with two finer. PCGS reports three MS66 (one MS66+) and a single MS67 finer. This is the sole MS66 coin with CAC approval.

Heritage Commentary: Breen (1988) notes that F.C.C. Boyd discovered this popular Guide Book variety before 1943. The issue has been a favorite among cherrypickers and Seated dime specialists ever since.

Provenance: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2003), lot 5890.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 537656, Base PCGS# 4568, Greysheet# 213191)

Weight: 2.67 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2015 October 28 Gardner Collection IV US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1229 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2015
28th Wednesday
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