Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1878-CC
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1878 CC |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 64 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1878 Carson City
Mintage: 200,000
Obverse Dies: 1 Each Known With Type I and Type II Reverses
1878 Carson City dimes are found with well struck obverses, including Liberty's head. There are four known reverse dies; one being a Type I, the balance are Type II reverse dies. The three different Type II reverse dies all exhibit weakness in the left wreath due to polishing. The polishing or lapping of these reverse dies is most evident on Variety 104, the shattered reverse die from 1877.
Plate Coin: Fortin 104, Polished Reverse Die, Type II Reverse, Lustrous and Well Struck