1888 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-107, R.3....

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1888 Seated Dime, MS67
Fortin-107, Tied for Finest Certified

1888 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-107, R.3. This virtually perfect piece displays above-average design definition, with vibrant, frosty luster beneath iridescent green-gold and violet-amber hues.

Variety: Fortin-107. Misplaced date digits in the shield confirm the variety, though faint clash marks and spindly die cracks on the reverse suggest an unlisted late die state. Die cracks cover a good part of the circumference of the coin on the obverse: from Liberty's head to the O in OF; from the CA to Liberty's foot; and from the bottom of the numerals in the date to the U in UNITED. On the reverse there is a more serious one from the rim at 7 o'clock up along the sides of the leaves and back to the rim at 9:30.

Population Data (5/14): PCGS shows two MS67 while NGC shows one in that grade. None are finer.

Heritage Commentary: With a mintage of more than 5.4 million pieces, the 1888 dime is usually obtainable in most Mint State grades but is exceedingly rare at the Superb Gem level.

Consignor Commentary: Amazingly for a coin with 5.5 million strikes, only three have managed to reach the MS67 grade level, this coin and one other each at NGC and PCGS. A lovely coin with graceful toning and a strong strike.

Provenance: Purchased from Laura Sperber at Legend Numismatics (3/2006).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23B7, PCGS# 4700, Greysheet# 4084)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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