Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1872
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
Item Description: |
10C 1872 |
Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 |
Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1872 Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,396,450
Obverse Dies: 14 Known
Fourteen obverse dies have been identified for 1872 Philadelphia coinage. Many come with repunched dates. A major double die reverse (175 Degree rotation) was first discovered in 1999 and announced to the collecting community in 2003.
Plate Coin: Fortin 102, Triple Punched 2 Digit, White and Lustrous Obverse, Radial Bronze Toning on Reverse