Gerry Fortin Collection 1837 - 1860
1840 No Drapery
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1840 NO DRAPERY |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
Mintage: 981,500
Obverse Dies: 8 Known
Eight different obverse dies are known for 1840 No Drapery coinage, including the Chin Whisker variety. Specialist know that Obverse 7 is atypical from other 1840 No Drapery dies due to weaker device and date details. Was Obverse 7 lapped more aggressively than other working dies before employed for coinage production? Reverse G also shows considerable weakness within the devices and could support the explanation of lapping prior to usage.
Plate Coin: Fortin 107, Obverse 7, Superior Luster with Peripheral Ranges of Rose/Blue Toning, the Reverse Being More Accentuated