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1876-CC 10C MS67 NGC. Fortin-108a....
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Description
1876-CC Seated Dime, MS67
Doubled Die Reverse
1876-CC 10C MS67 NGC. Fortin-108a. Type One Reverse. The E
in ONE nearly touches the wreath, and the letters NE IME are widely
die doubled. The surfaces are heavily frosted and have a rough,
granular texture from the coin having been struck from rusted dies,
as is often the case with this issue. Both sides are essentially
white. There are no significant contact marks.Variety: Fortin-108a, Doubled Die Reverse.
Population Data (5/14): NGC reports six in MS67 (including one MS67 ★ ) with none finer. PCGS shows four in MS67 as finest.
Heritage Commentary: An available issue from Carson City, but the Centennial date, the pursued CC mintmark, and the very availability in high grades makes this issue irresistible for type collectors. The numerous doubled die obverses, doubled die reverses, and two different types for the reverse (the Type Two is a key to the major variety set) also makes the issue a playground for cherrypickers. This variety is struck from dies that are quite rusted, front and back.
Consignor Commentary: I thought the extreme doubling of the two E's in ONE DIME on the reverse of this coin would make identifying the die variety easy. Not so. I soon discovered Fortin has listed 33 different die combinations for this date, 22 of which involve doubling on the reverse. I finally settled on F-108a, with the die deterioration on the obverse so extreme that the letters LIBERTY on the shield are practically indiscernible even on this full Mint State specimen. A common coin of a common date (R.3), but I have found that even these simple sisters can have fascinating features.
Provenance: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 12/2005), lot 443; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 750.(Registry values: N1)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23AJ, PCGS# 4680, Greysheet# 4133)
Weight: 2.49 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2014 June 23 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection of US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1213 (go to Auction Home page)
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