Gerry Fortin Collection 1860 - 1891
1866-S
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY |
| Item Description: |
10C 1866 S |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 |
| Owner: |
Gerry Fortin |
Owner Comments:
1866 San Francisco
Mintage: 135,000
Obverse Dies: 2 Known
Two obverse and reverse dies used in 1866 by the San Francisco mint to produce three die pairing varieties.
The two reverse dies can be easily distinguished by the appearance of the mintmark. There is a weak mintmark reverse (Small Weak S) and a bold mintmark reverse (Small Thin S). Most 1866 San Francisco dimes will come from the reverse with a weak mintmark as Varieties 101 and 103 are more common than 102.
Plate Coin: Fortin 101, Downward Sloping Date, Weak Mintmark, Light Mottled Rose and Gold Toning Throughout, Finest Certified By PCGS