Owner Comments:
The 1875 Dinero is a common date, and the most traceable early Dinero in mint state; the 1863 and 1866 Dineros being the next most available in mint state. While the 1875 Dinero is very common in circulated grades, the 1866 takes the crown as most common early date Dinero overall. Most 1874's were made with a bar under the "O" in "DINO"; late in the year the bar was changed to a dot. This dot is continued on the 1875 and 1877 Dineros.
Both Flatt and Krause give list no varieties. This is surprising, as the 1875 1/5 Sol comes in a myriad of die states. I have found there to be numerous minor differences in the placement of the date. Some of these are: High "18", Low "8", normal "5", and "5" tilted up to the right, et al. Some dates also have re-cutting.
One in AU 58 at NGC, two in MS 61 at NGC, six in 63 at NGC, two in 64 at NGC, one each in 65 at NGC/PCGS, one in 66 at NGC, two in 66 and one in 66+ at PCGS. Sixteen total graded in mint state. Six in Gem or better. The PCGS 66+ is the highest graded early Dinero. Only five early Dineros have graded MS 66 or 66+, four of which are 1875's.
The set specimen features lovely argent rolling original luster and minimal marks. Six better.