The Gerry Fortin Collection of Liberty Seated Dimes
1888
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1888 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 67 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1888 Philadelphia
Mintage: 5,496,487
Obverse Dies: 19 Known
The 1888 Philadelphia coinage presents a host of varieties for the Seated Dime specialist. Three proof dies have been identified along with four significant misplaced dates. In addition, two repunched date varieties and a polished reverse die with multiple die pairings are available.
Plate Coin: Fortin 106, Misplaced Digits In Gown, Condition Census as Only Two Examples Certified at MS67 Level at Both PCGS and NGC, Glowing Luster Underlies a Melange of Cobalt-Blue and Gold-Beige Toning, and the Design Elements are Well Struck. Even Liberty's Head, Which is Often Softly Struck on 1888 Coinage, is Nicely Defined.