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1872 Dime, Razor-Sharp, White MS68
Single Finest Graded

1872 10C MS68 NGC. Fortin-102. Razor-sharp devices endow the frosty silver-white surfaces of this remarkable MS68 dime. Both sides are immaculately preserved. This coin yields outstanding technical quality and aesthetic appeal.

Variety: Fortin-102, R.2. Repunched 2, misplaced digits in gown, medium level date, horizontal die lines from rim to wreath at 2 o'clock.

Population (3/15): NGC reports this MS68 piece as the single finest at either service.

Heritage Commentary: This magnificent piece will be the hallmark of a type set or date set collection. The numerous misplaced-date and repunched-date varieties of the year, on display here as well, add to the appeal.

Consignor Commentary: This coin is mark-free and blast-white, one of the few coins in the collection in that condition.

Provenance: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 6/2008), lot 726.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23A7, PCGS# 4656, Greysheet# 4065)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2015
12th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on May 12, 2015 for: $17,625.00
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