Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1861-S
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1861 S |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 62 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1861 San Francisco
Mintage: 172,500
Obverse Dies: 2 Known
The 1861 dimes from San Francisco were struck from two Type I obverse dies and a single reverse die. This date is scarce in circulated grades and become very scarce in VF or better. Very rare in Mint State. This is the toughest San Francisco branch mint date in the 1860's to locate.
Plate Coin: Fortin 101, Condition Census Example With Lustrous, Satiny Surfaces, Well Struck With Hints of Delicate Golden-Russet Toning at the Base of the Reverse