The Gerry Fortin Collection of Liberty Seated Dimes
1840 Drapery
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1840 DRAPERY |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1840 Philadelphia With Drapery
Mintage: 377,500
Obverse Dies: 1 Known
A modified Hughes effigy of Liberty occurred in late 1840 and is presently known as the With Drapery and Stars design group. This new portrait presents Liberty with an upright shield and broader body covered by flowing drapery. Additional fabric was added beneath Liberty's exposed right arm. The addition of the bulla to weigh down the drapery presents an important sighting point for variety attribution. Reverse modifications, though subtle, include larger denomination letters and open buds in the wreath.
Plate Coin: 1840 With Drapery Variety, Very Rare in Mint State, Toned an Even Rose, Gray and Light Brown. Well Struck