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***Auction Highlight*** 1870-p Fortin 101a Rainbow Toned Seated Liberty Dime 10c Graded Choice Unc B

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:987.50 - 1,975.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1870-p Fortin 101a Rainbow Toned Seated Liberty Dime 10c Graded Choice Unc B
***Auction Highlight*** 1870-p Fortin 101a Rainbow Toned Seated Liberty Dime 10c Graded Choice Unc By USCG. Blended rainbow hues encompass each side, delivering outstanding visual appeal on this high-end uncirculated example. The strike is bold in most regions, though some minor softness is seen on the left wreath leaves. Fortin-101a. Obverse 1 coupled with reverse A. The obverse is determined from the position of the date, while the reverse is easily identified by the die crack at the bottom connecting the two ribbon ends. The later Fortin-101a designation denotes the proof die used as a business strike.
Sometimes I can't figure out how they determine whether a strike is proof or Unc. These are known proof dies, and the first impression the coin gives is that it is sharply struck enough with squared letters to be a proof. However Fortin does state that Mint State examples of F-101 are known. Whatever -- the coin is a beauty to behold. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin