1886 10C MS67 NGC. Fortin-102....

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1886 Dime, Conditionally Rare MS67

1886 10C MS67 NGC. Fortin-102. Cobalt-blue patination dominates the lustrous surfaces of this Superb Gem, imbued with blushes of rose and yellow-gold. The design features are boldly struck throughout, and both sides are impeccably preserved. Certified in an old-style NGC no-line fatty holder.

Variety: Fortin-102, R.3, attributed by the high date sloping slightly downward, and the Closed 6.

Population Data (7/14): This MS67 NGC offering is one of the 10 finest at NGC. PCGS show nine MS67, one MS67+, and none finer.

Heritage Commentary: The 1886 dime, from a mintage exceeding 6 million pieces, is a common date but a true condition rarity in Superb Gem.

Consignor Commentary: Now that Gerry Fortin has listed 19 different die combinations for this common date, I can lose myself for hours trying to make the correct identification. Who says a coin has to be rare to be interesting? I finally concluded this coin is a Fortin-102 (Ahwash-2, Greer-104). The deciding factor was the knob on the 6, which appears to be recut and completely closes the top loop. A lovely, deeply toned coin with no idiosyncrasies worth mentioning.

Provenance: Bowers and Merena Baltimore Auction (7/2003), lot 674, where the cataloger commented: "Stunning eye appeal, far nicer than expected for even this lofty grade." (Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23B3, PCGS# 4696, Greysheet# 4082)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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