1860-S 10C

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PCGS 1860-S MS 65. The 1860-S dime holds an interesting place in the history of Seated dime coinage. When the new Legend Obverse design was adopted, the distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco took so long to cover, it was not possible for the Western mint to receive the new dies during calendar year 1860. As a result, the San Francisco mint used obverse dies left over from late 1859 and reverses from 1858. It is also interesting to note that this is the only instance of a mintmark being placed above the bow on the reverse until 1875.
The 1860-S is scarce in all grades, but in mint state it is especially elusive. Brian Greer rates the '60-S a solid R.7 in mint condition. This is the only gem certified by PCGS and has been so recently graded that it does not show on the June Population Report. One other gem has been certified, and that by NGC, and none are finer by either service. This coin is atypically well struck, with especially strong head detail on Liberty. The interior portions of each side are untoned but deepen to a rich golden-brown toward the margins. An outstanding opportunity for the specialist in this series.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2397, PCGS# 4622, GSID# 4109)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.49 grams
ASW: 0.08oz
Mintage: 140,000

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