Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1865
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1865 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 67 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1865 Philadelphia
Mintage: 10,500
Obverse Dies: 2 Known
Two sets of dies were used to strike 1865 Philadelphia coinage. This date comes well struck when it can be located. Business strikes are currently in strong demand and are difficult to locate.
The two 1865 die pairs will be found in progressive die states and have produced interesting varieties. The first pair (Obverse 1/Reverse A) was thought to have been used for both proof and business strike coinage by Ahwash, however I have only seen business strikes from these dies. The die pair becomes heavily clashed during its end of life for business strikes. The second die pair (Obverse 2/Reverse B) was though to have also produced both proofs and business strikes by Ahwash. However, I have only seen proofs from this die pair, with a spectacular 180 degree rotated reverse variety being known for the die pair.
Plate Coin: Fortin 101a, Repunched Date, Condition Census, Wonderful Luster and Cameo Effect