YO1 - Seated Dimes
1889


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: DIMES - SEATED LIBERTY
Item Description: 10C 1889
Grade: PCGS MS 67
Owner: yeoldeone
 
Winning Set: YO1 - Seated Dimes
Date Added: 4/4/2006
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

One of the most common dates in the series, ranked 103/122 for rarity in MS-65 or better by CoinFacts. A dozen coins have been graded MS-67, eight by NGC and four by PCGS. The diagnostics on the current coin indicates it is a F-110. Three digits in the date, 8 8 9, have been recut, and there is a noticeable die clash on the reverse between the letters M E in DIME. It must be a later strike, as the coin features many die cracks. The most noticeable on the obverse links the final S in STATES to Liberty's head, then on to her cap and finishes up in the O of OF. Another links all the letters in AMERICA with Liberty's foot. On the reverse there is a die crack which circumnavigates the lower portion of the wreath from 9:00 to 4:00. I almost didn't leave enough room to say the coin's incredible luster gives it sensational eye appeal. Bought from Jason Carter, March, 2006.

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