Gerry Fortin's 2nd Set of Liberty Seated Dimes
1843
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
Item Description: |
10C 1843 |
Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 62 |
Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1843 Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,370,000
Obverse Dies: 4 Known
Obverse 4, one of four obverse dies identified to date, exhibits several key diagnostics. The 3 digit in the date is repunched north, look under the top crossbar for this evidence. Obvious die scratches are also seen from Liberty's foot to the rim, with others between Stars 12, 13 and rim. Ahwash listed this obverse as both A-3 and A-5, however I am convinced that the same die is responsible for his two separate observations. Reverse E exhibits noticeable die scratches from the rim to U(NIT)ED.
Plate Coin: Fortin 105, Awhash Plate Coin, Ahwash 5, Repunched 3, Untoned and Well Struck