1850-O 10C Small O MS65 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-103....

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1850-O Small O Seated Dime, MS65
Only Two Finer at PCGS

1850-O 10C Small O MS65 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-103. The present Gem is probably one of, if not the finest certified representative of this variety. Suggestions of reflectivity are seen in the fields, and both sides are toned in moderate, dappled, lilac-gray patina. Sharply struck throughout with expectantly smooth features for the assigned grade.

Variety: Fortin-103, the only known die marriage for the 1850-O Small O dime. This variety is the scarcest of the three known mintmark styles for the issue, particularly above the VF level.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS reports seven Mint State examples of this issue, including two in MS63, one in MS64, two in MS65, and one each in MS66 and MS67.

Heritage Commentary: Just over a half-million 1850-O dimes were minted, but many were likely hoarded and melted as bullion. Few survive in any grade, and Mint State pieces are elusive.

Provenance: Long Beach Signature Sale (10/2001), lot 5951.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 238K, PCGS# 4594, Greysheet# 4096)

Weight: 2.67 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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