Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1869-S
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
Item Description: |
10C 1869 S |
Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 |
Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1869 San Francisco
Mintage: 450,000
Obverse Dies: 2 Known
Two sets of dies were used for 1869 San Francisco coinage. The reverse dies can be identified by a Small Thin S and and a Small Weak S mintmark. The Small Thin S is much more common than the Small Weak S.
Plate Coin: Fortin 102, Bold Strike and Luster With Faint Traces Of Gold Patina, Weak S Mintmark, Reverse of 1870-S and 1871-S