1868-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Fortin-101....

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1868-S Dime, Very Rare MS66
Frosty Centers With Rim Toning

1868-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Fortin-101. The frosty silver-white surfaces on each side of this Premium Gem accompany iridescent moss-green, cherry, orange, and blue patina at the rims. There are no singular marks, but the dies are fatigued, and flow lines show in the fields on each side. Each side shows considerable die clashing, and the left side of LIBERTY is weakly struck.

Variety: Fortin-101. Mintmark placed far right with no obvious strike doubling.

Population Data (7/14): This MS66 is one of only two in this grade at PCGS with none finer. NGC shows equal numbers.

Heritage Commentary: With a mintage of 260,000 pieces, the 1868-S is rated R.4 in the higher circulated grades, and very rare or R.6 in Mint State, according to the Seated dimes website. Brian Greer writes in his reference that the issue is "scarcer than its mintage would indicate though not as tough as the 1866-S or 1867-S."

Provenance: American Numismatic Rarities (6/2007), lot 455.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 239X, PCGS# 4648, Greysheet# 4117)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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