1849 10C MS66 PCGS Secure. Repunched Date, Greer-101, Fortin-104, R.4....

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1849 Dime, Boldly Struck MS66
One of the Four Finest Known
Fortin-104 Repunched Date Variety

1849 10C MS66 PCGS Secure. Repunched Date, Greer-101, Fortin-104, R.4. Ex: Simpson. This incredible Premium Gem dime is one of the finest known and an important condition rarity. All design elements are boldly defined, a significant attribute for this issue. Most examples show weakness on Liberty's head and breast area and on the reverse bowknot and leaves. Not so this coin. Even the sandal is completely separated from Liberty's foot on the present example. Intense luster emanates from the silver-gray surfaces that display just an occasional hint of faint champagne color. Both sides are virtually flawless.

Variety: Greer-101, Fortin-104, R.4. Repunching is clearly visible in the upper loops of the 8 and 9 digits. Previously listed as 1849/8 overdate by both Ahwash and Breen. This is an extremely interesting and desirable repunched date, with the first impression about 25% lower than the final position. Fortin considers this a Top 100 Variety in seateddimevarieties.com. He suggests a 100% to 200% premium over standard values.

Population Data (5/14): Encapsulated in a PCGS Secure holder, this is the single finest 1849 dime graded by that service. NGC has certified three pieces in MS66 and none finer. PCGS has also graded one in MS65 while NGC has posted seven in MS65.

Heritage Commentary: The 1849 is part of the Stars Obverse design type, produced from 1838 to 1853, in the Seated Liberty dime series. One subtype, minted from 1838 to through part of 1840, shows a tilted shield and partial or no drapery from Liberty's elbow. The second subtype, coined from 1840 through part of 1853, displays an upright shield and drapery from the elbow.

Consignor Commentary: This is the highest graded at PCGS and a rare variety to boot. There is a significant die break on the reverse through the A in STATES, down into the wreath. There is a secondary, very light die break on the reverse from the top of the right ribbon down through the right stem as illustrated in Fortin, but it does not continue on to the dentils. A lightly toned clean coin with only one small spot by the right ribbon on the reverse.

Provenance: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2010), lot 3634.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 238G, PCGS# 4591, Greysheet# 4040)

Weight: 2.67 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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