1891 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-121, R.3....

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1891 Seated Dime, MS67
Fortin-121, None Finer at PCGS

1891 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-121, R.3. This frosty Superb Gem exhibits vivid rainbow peripheral accents, with faint golden luster overall. The strike is exceptionally strong for the issue, with Liberty's head and the wreath bow well-defined.

Variety: Fortin-121.

Population Data (5/14): PCGS shows 10 in MS67 as the finest. NGC shows 18 in MS67 (including three Star coins) with one MS68 finer.

Heritage Commentary: With a substantial mintage of more than 15 million coins, the 1891 is among the more plentiful Seated dimes of this type in high grades and is often encountered in type specialists' cabinets.

Consignor Commentary: Fortin-121. It took me a while to reach this conclusion, as this variety is practically identical to F-131. This latter coin seems to have been struck only in proof, however. And my coin does show slight evidence of clashing, especially on the reverse, which seems to be a feature of Fortin-121. There is also a very light die break on the reverse connecting the lower left leaf (at 7:30) to the denticles.

Provenance: American Numismatic Rarities (7/2005), lot 1007.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23BD, PCGS# 4706, Greysheet# 4087)

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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