Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1869-S

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY
Item Description: 10C 1869 S
Full Grade: PCGS MS 65
Owner: Gerry Fortin

Owner Comments:

1869 San Francisco

Mintage: 450,000
Obverse Dies: 2 Known

Two sets of dies were used for 1869 San Francisco coinage. The reverse dies can be identified by a Small Thin S and and a Small Weak S mintmark. The Small Thin S is much more common than the Small Weak S.

Plate Coin: Fortin 102, Bold Strike and Luster With Faint Traces Of Gold Patina, Weak S Mintmark, Reverse of 1870-S and 1871-S

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