Gerry Fortin's 2nd Set of Liberty Seated Dimes
1857-O
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1857 O |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 63 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
Mintage: 1,540,000
Obverse Dies: 5 Known
1857 New Orleans coinage is found with Large and Medium reverses. The Medium O is moderately scarcer than the Large O in circulated grades and is very scarce in Mint State. The Large O is more available in Mint State.
Five obverse dies and six reverse dies have been identified for 1857 New Orleans coinage.
Plate Coin: Fortin 102, Later Die State of Doubled Die Obverse Paired With 2nd Large O Reverse, Peripheral Rose and Blue Toning on Obverse While Reverse is Untoned and Lustrous, a sharp and gorgeous coin overall. Rich underlying lustre supports a wealth of peach, gold, and pale rose iridescence.