1865 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101b....

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1865 Dime, Sharply Struck MS67
Elusive in All Grades
Rare Fortin-101b Misplaced Date Variety
The Eliasberg Coin

1865 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101b. Ex: Eliasberg. Silver-gray toning dominates thickly frosted surfaces accented with cobalt-blue and olive-green at the margins. The design elements are sharply struck, showing just a touch of softness in parts of Liberty's hair. Significant post-strike marks are absent. A coin that would be difficult to surpass in terms of technical quality and aesthetic appeal. Housed in a green-label holder with green CAC approval sticker.

Variety: Greer-101, Fortin-101b, Repunched Date. Fortin rates this Rarity-6. The top of an earlier 6 shows between the 8 and 6 in the date, and traces of repunching show between the base of the 1 and 8. In addition to the high-level repunched date, the present coin displays clashing at left of Liberty's forearm and from the upper left of the flag of 1 in the date. Fortin suggests a 50 to 100 percent premium for the variety.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS show four MS67 and none finer. NGC has certified seven MS67 and three finer, all MS68.

Heritage Commentary: The 1865 dime, from a low mintage of 10,000 pieces, is rare in circulated grades as far more so in Mint State.

Provenance: Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 1179; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 5974; bought from Laura Sperber, Legend Numismatics (10/2001). (Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 239P, PCGS# 4641, Greysheet# 4058)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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