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Palos Verdes Liberty Seated Dime Auction Sale August 12, 2023 — August 19, 2023
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Liberty Seated Dime Auction Sale Starts August 12 - 9:00 PM ET
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GFRC Online Auctions returns to its roots with a colorful Liberty Seated Dime collection offering from a long term client, the Palos Verdes Collection. Our friend has decided to “thin the herd” much to the benefit of the Seated collecting community.
This release is an essentially complete Seated Dime set with strong representation by the four Carson City key date. Attractively toning and frosted luster are the collection’s themes along with a targeted AU grade level. GFRC is conducting a special catalog printing for lot viewing at the 2023 Pittsburgh ANA event.
Auction sale highlights include:
- 105 Lots Totaling Nearly $200,000 in Reserves
- Four Key Date Carson City Lots Grading VF35-EF45
- All Semi-Key Date Nicely Represented Other Than 1885-S
- Colorful Toning and Frosted Luster is the Viewing Theme
- Lot Prices Rangng from $100 to $45,000, Ideal for All Collectors
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1837 No Stars Small Date F-102 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The Palos Verdes collection kicks off with this No Stars example, a popular type within the U.S. series. The design is simple and straightforward, featuring a lone Liberty with no extraneous clutter. This piece exhibits brilliant centers surrounded by rim toning on both sides, with obverse navy and charcoal patina, while the reverse reveals more scattered russet and ebony shades. The strike is decent, with a split bow knot. Slight gloss inhibits CAC certification, but the originality is consistent with the GFRC Choice designation. F-102, with slight die rotation, while the lower stroke of 7 points toward a denticle, rather than a space. PCGS reports 311 certification events in all grades. The PCGS price guide value is $1,200. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1838-0 No Stars F-102 10C, PCGS AU53 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Iridescent patina fills the rims of the No Stars example, while the centers are brilliant. The eye appeal is exceptional, and this perfect-for-the-grade piece will draw significant interest. F- 102, with characteristic weakness in the denticles, while a large mintmark tilts slightly to the right. This piece is well advanced in the CAC census, with 68 coins total, and only eight examples in the Mint State band. One cannot have enough coins like this, and the next owner will be justifiably proud of this pleasing example. The CAC price guide is $2,180. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
1838 No Drapery Large Stars F-105 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Russet and aqua patina floods the field to the right of Liberty, while the reverse rim exhibits a crescent of similar color. Residual luster is frosty and easily evident in the protected areas. The overall look is pleasing and will no doubt appeal to aficionados of toned coins. F-105, with stars 9 and 13 repunched, while the reverse exhibits a prominent die flaw between ONE and DIME. The strike is typical, with some softness in the leaves to the right. PCGS has certified 784 examples across all grades, and the PCGS guide value is $550. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1838 Partial Drapery F-108a 10C, PCGS AU58, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The “partial drapery” designation is a misleading term for the line connecting Liberty’s elbow and thigh, but once adapted, such things are difficult to change. The line is the result of a die clash, which is especially evident on the reverse, where the outline of Liberty is plainly seen. This example is largely brilliant, with bits of russet patina scattered at both rims. Surfaces are overly bright, suggesting cleaning at some point, but the originality still meets the PCGS standard. Nicely struck, with sharp stars and strong leaf veins. PCGS notes 72 pieces in all grades, with 23 examples finer. The PCGS guide value is $1,000. #8 in the Top-100 list (http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/major_100_table2.htm). Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1839 No Drapery F-101 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Silver and gray patina blanket both sides, with frosty luster easily evident in the protected areas. An obverse mark is hidden within the figure of Liberty, adjacent to the left elbow. F-101, with repunching in the two right digits, and slight die rotation. Star 1 is vertically lower than star 13, an artifact of the hand-punched stars on the obverse die. Die erosion is evident on the reverse, with dentils less strongly impressed than usually seen, and AMERICA slightly weak. The PCGS population is 454 pieces, and the PCGS guide value is $550. This is an interesting piece to study with a glass, especially in conjunction with the Fortin online variety reference. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1839-O No Drapery F-106a 10C, PCGS AU58 CAC, Cobweb Shattered Reverse, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The “cobweb” shattered reverse immediately identifies this Top-100 variety, and the effect is striking, with advanced cracks joining multiple elements of the reverse. This is a pleasing, frosty example, with russet and olive patina distributed in the protected areas, more so on the reverse. For all 1839-O dimes, the CAC census notes 68 coins in all grades, including 20 pieces in Mint State, and assigns a value of $897. #13 on the Top-100 Liberty Seated dimes variety list. The bidders will determine the value of inclusion on the Top-100 list, but, in this cataloguer’s opinion, varieties that can be quickly attributed without a glass should command a premium over subtle differences that are difficult to discern even with the strongest eyes. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
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1840 No Drapery F-102 10C, PCGS AU53, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Silver centers lead toward deep russet color at the peripheries, and the remaining steely luster creates strong contrast between the central figures and rims. F-102, with a high, level date and radial lathe lines to the right of the shield, an artifact of the die replication process. Nicely struck, with easily distinct star points. Overly bright surfaces suggest cleaning at some point, though not harshly sufficient to inhibit certification. PCGS has certified 347 pieces in all grades and assigns a value of $450 in AU53. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1840-O No Drapery F-106a 10C, PCGS AU58, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1840-0 dime becomes conditionally rare in higher grades, with just 13 Mint State pieces reported by PCGS in nearly 40 years of operation. The PCGS price guide reflects the challenging nature of AU and MS pieces, with the value accelerating from $650 in EF40 to $8,500 in MS60. This example reveals frosty, silver- gray coloration with light russet patina evident in the protected areas. F-106a, with star 11 repunched and a die crack through the E in STATES. The strike is better than typically seen for this issue, with the reverse legend well-defined. The PCGS population is 277 pieces total, and the PCGS price guide value in AU58 is $5,500. This is one of the best medium-O examples ever handled by GFRC. #16 on the Top-100 list. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1841 F-105 10C, PCGS AU55, Repunched 841, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Silver and smoky gray patina blanket both sides of this frosty Philadelphia piece, with a few crusty bits evident in the protected areas of the reverse. F-105, with repunched digits and reverse die rust present at UNI and ME. Nicely struck, with three-dimensional texture in the leaves easily apparent. The PCGS census notes 290 coins total, with a price guide value of $400. #18 on the Top-100 list. All Top-100 varieties are remarkable in some way, and, in this case, the reverse die degradation is noteworthy. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1841-O F-113 10C, PCGS AU58, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Ample lilac and navy patina highlight the granular, frosted luster of this early New Orleans piece, and the in-hand appeal is immediately evident. F-113, with a medium, level date and a die crack connecting ES in STATES. The 4 in the date is centered over two denticles. The overall look is pleasing, and the substantial flash nicely showcases the vibrant toning. The PCGS population is 481 coins, with 23 at the Mint State level. The PCGS price guide value is $750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1842-0 F-105 10C, PCGS AU50 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Auburn patina fills the obverse fields of this CAC- approved piece, accompanied by charcoal bits scattered among the stars. The reverse is a veritable rainbow, and one can easily envision reslabbing this example with the wreath positioned on the front side of the holder. A crescent of electric blue color within the legend leads toward inner rings of russet, gold, and emerald shading, and the eye appeal is compelling. F-105, with a die gouge at the rock by Liberty’s finger, and a medium-O mintmark positioned to the right of the upstroke in M. The strike is typical, with softness in the bow and head. CAC notes 61 coins in all grades, of which 11 examples are at the Mint State level. The CAC price guide value is $1,230. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval
1843 F-101 10C, PCGS AU55, Repunched 3, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Brilliant centers lead toward russet patina, with the deepest shades evident at the rims. Excessively sharp luster suggests a long-ago wipe. F-101, with a high, large date and repunching evident on the 3. Nicely struck, with clear definition in the bow. Although not the most strictly original piece, this remains a well detailed, PCGS-approved example of a classic, 19th century American type coin. PCGS notes 301 coins in all grades and assigns a value of $500 in AU55. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1843-0 F-101 10C, PCGS VF35, Market Acceptable, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1843-0 dime is a well-known condition rarity that is challenging in EF and above. Indeed, of the 213 pieces certified at PCGS, their census counts only two MS coins, four AU examples, and 15 pieces at the EF level. This near-EF coin reveals bright, uniformly gray color that is indicative of a past cleaning, with retoning evident among the obverse starsThe strike is typical for the issue, with a soft head and bow. The New Orleans Mint struggled to produce consistently sharp strikes in this era, and this effect is seen across all denominations. The PCGS price guide value is $2,750, advancing to $4,000 in EF4o. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1844 F-102 10C, PCGS EF40 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Liberty Seated coinage seems to attract hoarders of this date or that, as surviving populations are low enough that one reasonably amass, over time, a remarkable percentage of the remaining examples. The Terry Brand collection of 1844 dimes stands as the greatest hoard of them all, numbering 612 pieces in total. These were unsuccessfully offered as a single lot by Heritage Auctions in July 2003, and were eventually sold piecemeal by Heritage. This pleasing, CAC- approved example reveals rich russet and charcoal patina in the fields and recessed areas, which contrasts neatly with the silver-colored central devices, stars, and legend. F-102, the business strike die pair, with an upward sloping date. The CAC census is 68 coins, and the CAC guide value is $1,150. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval.
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1845 F-104a 10C, PCGS AU58, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosted luster hosts deep burgundy and ebon patina at the obverse rim and stars, while the reverse is more lightly toned within the legend and below the wreath. Design elements are deeply impressed, with high relief, as is typical of well-struck Seated coinage in the 1840s. F-104a, with the date sloping upward and a die crack through the first T in STATES. PCGS notes 408 examples total, with 78 at the Mint State level. The PCGS guide value is $400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1845-O F-101 10C, PCGS AU55, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. This piece resides high within the condition census, with only a single example at AU58 and three coins at the Mint State level. The finest of these is the Eliasberg MS69 “wonder coin,” while the other two pieces are at MS62 and MS63. Steely frost covers both sides of this example, with light russet color scattered throughout. F-101, the only die pair, with a high, level date and large, thin mintmark. Strike is typical, with leaf veins blending into the edges. PCGS has certified 208 coins total and assigns a value of $5,500 in AU55, advancing to $15,000 in MS6o0. With a near-3x jump at the MS60 level, this piece represents an optimal grade that delivers substantial bragging rights at a more accessible price point. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1846 F-101 10C, PCGS AU53, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Silver surfaces host subtle hints of steel-blue color in the protected areas, while bits of russet patina grace several high points of the reverse. Residual luster is faded and steely, consistent with the assigned grade. F-101, the business strike dies, with a high, level date. The 1846 is one of the keys to the Seated dime series and becomes especially tough in higher grades. PCGS notes 269 coins total, with just two pieces in Mint State, both at MS63. Remarkably, the few proof examples outnumber the Mint State coins. The AU level is likewise challenging, with 15 examples reported across all grades. The PCGS price guide value is $12,500 in AU53 and advances sharply, to $32,500 in MS60. This example represents one of the most significant pieces in the Palos Verdes Liberty Seated dime set and will no doubt be equally prized by its next owner. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
1848 F-101 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely luster reveals russet and faint lilac color at the rims, while the centers are less toned. Although priced as a type coin, this is a slightly better date in the series, with less than half a million examples struck. F-101, with a high date that slopes downward, and a reverse die crack that connects TE in STATES. This reverse die was held over from 1847, where it appears as Fortin reverse A. The PCGS population is 225 coins, with 34 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $400
in AU53. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1849 F-102 10C, PCGS EF45+ CAC, Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. While the “market grading” of the services uses condition as a proxy for value, coins such as this simply laugh at the whole proposition and proclaim themselves to be worth more than examples with substantially stronger technical grades. And, in today’s world, where eye appeal trumps all, they are right. The only mystery about this piece is how many multiples of the price guide it will attract. The cataloguer is reminded of a situation where a potential GFRC bidder expressed great disdain at the supposed value of exceptional toning. After much back and forth with Gerry, the bidder allowed that he might offer the PCGS guide value for a particular coin, which ending up selling at auction for five times as much. This coin may well reach a similar multiple, and a significant advance over the catalog value is assured in any case. F-102, with a high date and tilted 9, and die flashing around the bow knot. CAC notes 25 coins total and assigns a value of $172 in EF45 and $312 in AU50, numbers which can safely be disregarded when contemplating a bid for this spectacularly toned, original example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
1849-0 F-104b 10C, PCGS AU50, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Brilliant centers lead toward an array of color at the rims, with mixed blue-green and gold patina evident in the stars, legend, and dentils. F-104b, with weakness in the date. The right stars are soft, as is the head and wreath, all typical for the issue. Excessive die lapping on the part of the New Orleans coiner likely represented an attempt to preserve the die life, and this example is worthy of study, especially in comparison to a Philadelphia piece struck from perfect dies. The PCGS census notes 275 coins total. The PCGS guide value is $1,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1850 F-107b 10C, PCGS AU58+ CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Recently approved by CAC, this piece exhibits exceptionally pleasing color, with liberal blue-green patina on both sides. Additional russet bits are further evident, more so at the obverse rim. F-107b, with die cracks at the base of the date, and a reverse die crack connecting the wreath to the first A in AMERICA. The head is a touch soft, while most of the leaf veins are distinct. The CAC census includes 39 coins total in all grades, including 13 examples in Mint State. The CAC guide value is $374 in AU58 and $429 in MS60. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
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1850-0 F-107 10C, PCGS AU53, Medium O, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Perfectly original surfaces host the steely luster that radiates from this New Orleans piece. Autumn brown patina is complemented by russet shades, more so on the reverse. The strike is typical, with rounded stars to the right. F-107, with a downward sloping date and medium-size mintmark. This issue features three different mintmark sizes, an unusual situation within Liberty Seated coinage. PCGS notes 142 coins in all grades, and 11 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $1,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
1851 F-103 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Evergreen toning mixes with shades of red-rose at the obverse rim of the Philadelphia piece, while the reverse is marked by fuchsia and russet patina. Steely, frosted luster is consistent with the assigned grade. F-103, with a large date and the right 1 tilted. This is the only use of this obverse die in 1851. Dimes and half dimes of the early 1850s, although overweight in silver, were struck in larger quantities than higher denominations, possibly due to a demand for small change. PCGS has certified 532 coins in all grades, with 41 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $325. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1851-O F-101 10C, PCGS AU58, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Most branch Mint coinage within the Liberty Seated series was not systematically collected at the time of issue, and many such issues become extremely challenging at the Mint State level, even if somewhat available in lower grades. PCGS has certified 172 coins total, with just five pieces in Mint State and four coins at the AU58 level. This is a sharply struck example, with a split bow knot and full head. Uniform silver-gray color suggests an old dipping, but this GFRC-rated Choice example clearly qualifies for PCGS approval. Placing high in the condition census, this piece represents one the most important opportunities in the Palos Verdes offering. F-101, the only die pair, with an upward sloping date and large mintmark. The PCGS guide value is $3,250. Housed in
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1852 F-112b 10C, PCGS AU55, Near-Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A pleasing wash of russet patina blankets frosty surfaces, and the in-hand appeal of this Philadelphia piece is exceptional. A few deeper shades huddle at the rim, framing the even color of the centers. F-112b, with a high, level date, and partial cud developing at UNITED. Nicely struck, with a split in the bow knot to the left. The PCGS population is 684 coins, including 116 Mint State survivors, and the PCGS price guide value is $250. We expect this GFRC-rated near-Gem example will sell for more. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1852-0 F-101 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Russet centers flow toward pleasing blue-green patina at the rims, and the overall eye appeal of this New Orleans piece is quickly evident. Near-Mint State luster is steely, between frosty and reflective. Some softness in the lower leaves is present, as struck, a consequence of weak hubbing as noted in the Fortin reference. F-101, with the date sloping distinctly downwards, while the mintmark is long and somewhat narrow. This is a somewhat better date in the New Orleans dime series, coined prior to the massive production increases that followed the Coinage Act of 1853. PCGS has certified 134 examples, with 19 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $1,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1853 No Arrows F-102 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Russet and maroon patina intermixes with coin gray fields, while the rims of this No Arrows type exhibit bits of aqua color throughout. The originality is quickly obvious, with no hairlines evident, and the overall eye appeal is strong. While no guarantee is made, we fully expect that this piece would achieve CAC certification at the AU50 level. F-102, with a slight upward slope in the date, and weaker denticles above M in AMERICA. PCGS notes 224 coins in all grades, of which 66 pieces are at the Mint State level and assigns a value of $1,300 in AU53. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder. The plate coin for the GFRC online reference, this piece was previously handled by GFRC in March 2021, at $1,000.
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1853 With Arrows F-105 10C, PCGS AU55 CAC, Repunched Arrows, Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A fine mist of maroon and russet patina graces frosty silver centers, leading toward a thick band of evergreen color at the rims. The eye appeal is exceptional and is complemented by a strong strike that delivers a fully defined bow. F-105, with the left arrow repunched. CAC notes 193 coins in all grades, and the CAC price guide value is $273. We unhesitatingly predict that the final sale price for this GFRC-rated Gem example will be substantially higher. The 1853 With Arrows dime is not a rare coin, but this combination of originality, strike, and aesthetic appeal is not often seen. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1853-0 With Arrows F-106a 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A crescent of electric blue patina surrounds the figure of Liberty, graced by russet color at the interior. Reverse toning is similar, with fiery reddish-orange shade leading toward more deeply toned rims. The eye appeal is strong, and this piece will be immediately noticed in any display of Liberty Seated dimes. F-106a, with a thin date joined at the base by a die crack, along with a reverse die crack atop AMERICA. Die rust appears throughout the reverse, not a surprise, as the New Orleans Mint produced a high number of pieces in this year and had no qualms with pushing dies to the limit. This is the plate coin in the Fortin online Liberty Seated dime reference. PCGS notes 267 coins total, with 20 coins in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $1,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. Previously from the Gerry Fortin reference collection and sold at $1,425 by GFRC in February 2020.
1854 With Arrows 10C, PCGS MS64, Near-Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Vibrant Halloween color is the hallmark of this With Arrows piece, with charcoal rim patina complemented by inner shades of orange-russet. Frosty luster highlights the contrasting two-tone color, and this eye-grabbing example will easily stand out in any exhibit of Liberty Seated dimes. Nicely struck, with full wreath and leaf detail. PCGS has certified 526 coins total, with 44 pieces finer, and assigns a value of $1,100. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
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1854-0 With Arrows F-106 10C, PCGS EF45, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Thick skin exhibits burnt russet color in the protected areas, while the stars host shades of deep navy patina. The reverse is more lightly toned, with pleasing blue-green and gold hues at the center. The strike is typical, with the lower leaves soft, possibly due to the die polishing noted in the Fortin online reference. F-106, with a very high date, nearly touching the base, and a large mintmark just right of center. The PCGS census is 344 pieces, and the PCGS price guide value is $300. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder. This is the Fortin plate coin for the F-106 variety.
1855 With Arrows 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosty centers host vibrant rim toning, with obverse rings of blue-green and russet patina surrounding the figure of Liberty. The reverse exhibits a single, intense band of burnt orange color at the periphery. This is a popular "look" among Liberty Seated collectors, as the contrasting, brilliant centers serve to highlight the adjacent toning. The PCGS census is 211 coins, and the PCGS price guide value is $350. This is the lowest population within the 1853-1855 With Arrows set, with the next highest being the 1853-O issue, at 267 pieces. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1856 Small Date F-110 10C, PCGS MS62, Doubled Die North, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely, frosted luster covers both sides of this doubled die piece, #42 in the Top-100 Liberty Seated dimes varieties set. Doubling is especially apparent at the top of the obverse shield, while the reverse exhibits traces of doubling above UNITED. This example, the F-110 plate coin in the Fortin online reference, reveals brilliant centers framed by maroon color at the rims. Stars to the right are soft, which is typical for this variety. The PCGS census is 338 coins, with 134 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1856 Large Date F-102 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A multi-colored splash of patina covers both sides, more so across the obverse. Underlying steely surfaces host shades of russet and blue-green, and the eye appeal is readily apparent. A few stars to the right are softly impressed. F-102, with the digits touching the base of the rock, and a die line just above the bow knot. PCGS notes 135 examples total, with 19 coins in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1856-O F-107 10C, PCGS EF 40, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The stars and legend of this New Orleans coin exhibit appealing blue-gray color, while a few of the protected areas reveal deep gold and olive patina. F-107, with the date to the left and a centered, large mintmark. Silver flowed freely toward the Mints following the 1853 Coinage Act, and pleasing, well-detailed examples such as this are today available at accessible price points. The PCGS population is 200 coins, with 33 examples in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $300. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1856-S F-101 10C, PCGS AU55, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1856-S is a key date among San Francisco Liberty Seated dimes, with less than a hundred thousand pieces struck, and examples in any grade are desirable. The western Mint was more focused on gold coinage in the early 1850s, and several of the silver issues, such as the 1855-S half dollar, are challenging. This near-MS example exhibits brilliant color throughout, with soft maroon patina additionally evident in the protected areas. Somewhat muted luster suggests an old cleaning, but the coin remains within the PCGS standard. F-101, the only die pair, with the date sloping downward slightly, while the mintmark is tilted to the left. PCGS has certified 125 examples total, with 12 coins at the Mint State level. The low PCGS population compares favorably with other scarce issues, such as the 1872-CC (107 pieces) and the 1866 (103 coins). The PCGS price guide value is $5,500, advancing to $9,000 in Mint State. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
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1857-O F-107a 10C, PCGS EF45, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. This piece represents another headlight from the Palos Verdes collection, a coin with visceral eye appeal that will draw significant bidder attention. The obverse reveals a thick ring of blue-green patina, while the reverse is framed by deeper evergreen color. Frosty, brilliant centers suggest long term storage that imparted the strongest toning at the rims, a typical pattern for vintage coin holders. F-107a, with a die crack below star 1 and a centered mintmark. PCGS has certified 314 pieces, with 125 examples in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $150, a value that can only be used as a starting point for this premium example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1858 F-109 10C, PCGS AU58, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely, brilliant surfaces lead toward russet color in the stars and legend, while the dentils are marked by bits of electric blue patina. Weakly struck, with soft stars to the left progressively advancing to a near smooth head. F-109, with the date sloping distinctly downward. This is a higher-mintage issue, featuring a number of interesting varieties that include various date placements, die cracks, and rotated dies. While pursuing an entire die marriage set is out of range for most, more limited studies confined to a single issue still reveal the varying production quality of the 19th century Mint. The PCGS census is 246 coins, with nearly half of these at the Mint State level. The PCGS guide value is $330. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1858-0 F-101 10C, PCGS AU58, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. This is a somewhat better date in the New Orleans Liberty Seated dime series, with the entire run of 290,000 pieces struck from a single die pair. This example features bright silver surfaces with residual, frosty luster remaining in the protected areas. A few field hairlines indicate a past dipping. The obverse is struck better than typically seen, with a detailed head, while the reverse exhibits the usual softness in the leaves. F-101, with a downward sloping date and large mintmark. PCGS has certified 115 coins, a lower total among Seated dimes, including 21 examples in Mint State, and assigns a value of $1,000 in AU58. Housed in a
PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1858-S F-101 10C, PCGS EF45 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A liberal splash of tan-brown patina covers both sides, complemented by bits of electric blue patina at the rims. The strike is typical, with smooth leaves in the wreath. This original example places well in the CAC census, with 27 pieces total and six coins finer, three in AU and three in Mint State. Although not inexpensive, such pieces carry substantial foundational value. The 1858-S is a scarce issue to begin with, and even more so when originality is considered. Combined with aesthetic appeal and strong placement in the CAC census, there is a lot to like here. The elusive nature of the present coin is further emphasized by the overall populations - PCGS and NGC combined have approved 185 pieces, but only 15% of these have been certified by CAC. This is a low percentage among Seated coins, a subject explored in depth by Steve Petty in the Gobrecht Journal (nos. 135-137). F-101, the only die pair, with an upward slope in the date and a mintmark tilted to the right. The CAC guide value is $2,480. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder
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1859 F-107 10C, PCGS AU55 CAC, Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The obverse of this colorful Philadelphia piece exhibits blue-green fields decorated by russet bits in the dentils, while the reverse reveals a rose center surrounded by aqua color in the legend. Original fields radiate frosted luster under the toning, and the eye appeal is exceptional. The head and leaves are a touch soft, typical for 1859 dimes, as noted in the Fortin reference. F-107, with the 5 and 9 in the date nearly closed. CAC has certified 55 coins total, with the majority of these in Mint State, and assigns a value of $257 in AU55. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
11859-O F-105 10C, PCGS AU55 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosty luster hosts splashes of russet color at the rims, along with an aqua-blue crescent above the figure of Liberty. F-105, with an upward sloping date and a large mintmark punched right of center. CAC notes 32 coins total, with over half of these in Mint State. The CAC price guide value is $351, and we suspect this piece will sell at a higher level. The combination of originality, a lower CAC population, and an accessible price point should generate significant bidder interest. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
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1859-S F-101 10C, PCGS EF45, Near-Choice, Palos Verdes Collection. Early San Francisco dimes are challenging, and the 1859-S issue is tied for the lowest mintage in the group, at 60,000 pieces. These coins become exceptionally tough in higher grades, with only three Mint State coins reported by PCGS, along with nine pieces at the AU level. The situation at NGC is similar, with that census noting only a pair of uncirculated coins, and five examples in the AU band. This example reveals coin-gray color with hints of maroon patina throughout, along with a few crusty bits at the rims. Obverse hairlines suggest an old cleaning, but we consider the reverse fully original. F-101, the only die pair, with a medium mintmark. Strike is typical, with a smooth bow knot. PCGS has certified 109 coins total and assigns a value of $5,000 in EF45. Housed
in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval.
1860-S F-101 10C, PCGS EF45 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Coin grey centers lead toward strictly original patina in the fields and at the rims. A half-moon of blue-green color fills the left stars, while charcoal shading predominates at the lower reverse. The 1860-S is not as challenging as the earlier San Francisco pieces in the series but remains clearly distinct from Philadelphia pieces of the same period. F-101, with a descending date, distinguished from the F-102 by the mintmark tilt. CAC notes 34 coins total, with seven pieces in AU and eight examples in MS. The lower CAC population cannot be overemphasized, as it represents 16 years of operation in a market that has a large proportion of its most important coins submitted to this New Jersey firm. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
The CAC price guide value is $1,010.
1860 F-103 10C, PCGS MS62, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Evergreen and deep olive patina grace the rims of this frosty Philadelphia piece, surrounding brilliant, untoned centers. Nicely struck, with a split bow knot and textured head. The With Legend obverse was introduced this year, replacing the stars at the obverse periphery. The overall relief of the new design is lower, as a quick comparison versus a well-struck, With Stars example will quickly reveal. F-102, with a slight downward slope in the date. PCGS has certified 217 pieces, with 117 coins finer. The PCGS price guide value is $350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1860-0 F-101 10C, PCGS EF45, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1860-0 is by far the most challenging among the New Orleans Liberty Seated dimes, with a minimal mintage of 40,000 pieces. High-grade survivors are few and far between, with eight AU pieces reported by PCGS, and only a single coin at the Mint State level. Similarly, NGC reports seven AU examples and three Mint State pieces. The present EF45 example exhibits steely surfaces with uniform silver-gray color on both sides. The Greer Liberty Seated dime reference notes that detail wore quickly on these pieces, and this is a typical example, with high point wear at the head, even while the protected areas retain some luster. F-101, the only die pair for the issue, with the mintmark punched to the left side of the bow knot. PCGS notes 141 coins in all grades and assigns a value of $7,500 in EF45. This is a well-detailed example of a rare coin, and, when it comes to 1860-O dimes, the selection of candidate coins for one's collection is by definition strictly limited. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1861 Type 2 Obverse F-110 10C, PCGS EF45, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Russet-orange rims frame the silver-gray figure of Liberty, while the reverse coloration is more even throughout. F-110, with a level date and the left 1 centered above two dentils. The Type II obverse features six vertical lines above LIBERTY in the shield, vs. five lines for the Type I. The Philadelphia Mint used both obverse types in this year. PCGS has certified 291 coins total and assigns a value of $90 in EF45. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1861-S F-101 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Deep evergreen patina fills the lower rims of this better- date San Francisco piece, along with bits of russet color that appear here and there. Frosty luster remains evident in the protected areas. The PCGS population is 121 coins in all grades, with 17 examples finer, and the PCGS price guide value is $2,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020- 2023) holder with the Bender Collection pedigree noted on the label. Collections come and go, but the Bender pedigree is especially memorable within the Liberty Seated ranks, and brings to mind such rarities as the unique 1870-S half dime, 1876-CC twenty-cent piece, and a Mint State 1871-CC quarter. This piece was previously sold by Heritage Auctions as part of the Bender collection (Part II, January 2023), lot 3377, where it
realized $2,280.
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1862-S F-101 10C, PCGS EF45, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Even silver-gray color blankets both sides of this better-date San Francisco piece, accompanied by wispy bits of crust at the rims. The 1862-S becomes especially tough in higher grades, with six pieces reported by PCGS at the AU level, along with five Mint State examples. Overly bright color and slight gloss indicate a past dipping, but within the PCGS standard for originality. F-101, with an upward slope in the date and a small, thin mintmark. The PCGS census notes 138 pieces total and assigns a value of $2,000 in EF45. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1863 F-101a 10C, PCGS EF45, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1863 to 1867 run of Philadelphia dimes is well-known as challenging, and collectors sometimes resort to proof pieces to fill these dates. PCGS has certified only 85 business strike coins in all grades, including six pieces in EF, three examples in AU, and 43 coins in Mint State. These pieces circulated little, consistent with the "hard money" era, leading to an unusual upside-down distribution in the population report. The flip side is that an EF example such as the present coin represents an infrequent opportunity to acquire an example at a more accessible price. This is a pleasing piece, with brilliant centers framed by deep maroon and blue-green patina. Residual luster is steely and somewhat reflective. F-101a, with a downward sloping date. The PCGS price guide value is $2,850. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1863-S F-101 10C, PCGS EF40, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Even rose-gray patina covers both sides of this semi- key San Francisco coin. Liberty Seated coinage presents one challenging issue after another, and the present example is no exception, with a lower mintage level of 157,500 pieces. Residual luster remains present in the protected areas.. The legend is softly impressed to the right, as is typical for this issue. F-101, the only die pair, with a downward sloping date. PCGS notes 158 coins total, with 19 example in AU, and 14 pieces in Mint State, The PCGS value is $1,100 in EF40. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. Previously from the Copper Harbor collection, where it was stored in a Library of Coins album prior to certification and handled by GFRC in April 2021 at $900.
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1864 F-102a 10C, PCGS AU50 CAC, Near-Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely surfaces exhibit rich, even rose-gray patina, while deeper shades outline the design elements. The 1864 issue circulated little in the Civil War economy, with the result that the few examples known today tend to be found in higher grades. This is a nicely struck example, with a textured head and fully defined legend. CAC notes 26 coins in all grades, with 10 examples in the Mint State bands. F-102a, with a medium, level date. The last digit, 4, is slightly oversized as compared to 186. The Mint apparently used a 3-digit logotype punch in this decade, as evidenced by the 1865 ten-dollar gold piece that features a date punched over an inverted 186. The PCGS guide value is $2,700. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
1864-S F-101 10C, PCGS AU53, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A frosty figure of Liberty hosts green-gold and russet patina in the fields and legend, while the reverse is nearly untoned, apart from reddish-brown color atop the rims. The head is softly impressed, as is the bow knot, which is typical for the issue. Although not as scarce as the Philadelphia issue of this year, the 1864-S remains a much better date among Liberty Seated dimes, with less than a quarter million pieces produced. F-101, the only die pair used at San Francisco in this year. The PCGS census notes 179 coins total, with 19 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $1,400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-
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1865-S F-104 10C, PCGS VF25, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A rainbow of rich patina covers the obverse, with alternating bands of emerald, gold, and rust-red shade. The toning progression is without question natural and worthy of study as a reference example. The reverse reveals lighter hues with lilac and tan brown color evident. The head is near smooth, as is often seen on dimes of this year. F-104, with an upward sloping date and characteristic weakness in OF AMERICA. As with most San Francisco dimes of the 1860s, this is a low- mintage issue, with 175,000 pieces produced. PCGS has certified 203 coins total, and the PCGS price guide value is $800. Housed in a PCGS
Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
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1866 F-102a 10C, PCGS EF45, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely surfaces reflect silver-gray patina, with minor bits of crust evident in the protected areas. A few fields lines are noted on both sides. F-102a, with an upward sloping date and obverse die mark between shield lines 6-7. The PCGS census notes 104 coins total, with seven pieces in AU and 44 examples in Mint State. The 1863-1867 Philadelphia run of Liberty Seated dimes is challenging, with an overall population that compares favorably to the 1871-CC to 1874-CC run, which ranges from 68 pieces (1874-CC) to 107 coins (1872-CC). The big difference, of course, is in the grading distribution of the survivors - the Philadelphia pieces of this era tended to not circulate while the Carson City pieces saw heavy use. The PCGS price guide value is $2,400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1
(2020-2023) holder.
1866-S F-102 10C, PCGS EF40, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Emerald patina graces the figure of Liberty, while ebon color inhabits a few of the protected areas of the obverse. Charcoal shades fill the reverse rim and neatly contrast with the higher points of the wreath. The head is soft, typical for San Francisco dimes of this decade. F-102, with a distinctly downward sloping date and mintmark punched to the left. The Fortin Liberty Seated dime reference identifies this as the scarcest die pairing of an already challenging issue. The PCGS census notes 157 pieces total, with six coins in AU and 14 examples in Mint State. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1867 F-102 10C, PCGS AU58, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely surfaces reveal rich maroon and blue-green color, with the central devices more lightly toned. F-102, with a slight downward slope in the date and doubling at the right side of the wreath. This year concludes the low-mintage 1863-1867 Philadelphia run, with this issue representing the lowest production of the group, at 6,000 pieces.
Indeed, this is the lowest mintage total for any date in the Liberty Seated dime series, though to be sure the early Carson City coins have lower survival rates overall. PCGS has certified 101 coins in all grades, with the majority of these in Mint State. As sometimes happens, proofs are more common than business strikes, with over twice as many examples reported in the census. The PCGS price guide value is $3,750. Housed in
a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
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1867-S F-102 10C, PCGS AU50, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A scattered spray of gray-rose color covers the obverse fields, while the legend hides olive patina in the protected areas. Reverse coloration is similar but less intense overall. The head exhibits detailed texture, if not completely full. F-102, with a high date and a die defect present in the upper left diagonal of M. PCGS notes 150 coins across all grades, including 12 coins in Mint State, and assigns a value of $2,000 in AU50. The early San Francisco dimes in the Liberty Seated series were produced in small quantities and become exceptionally challenging in higher grades. This example is among the better survivors for the issue and worthy of inclusion in an advanced set. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1868 F-104 10C, PCGS MS63, Proof Strike, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Although residing in a business strike holder, we attribute this piece as a Proof. Regardless of the attribution, this is a pleasing example with vibrant lilac patina on both sides. The "eye candy" factor is strong, and this piece will quickly draw attention in a display. Luster is steely-frosted and ample for the grade. F-104, the proof dies, with a downward sloping date and die lines in the gown. The PCGS census notes 106 coins in circulation strike format, including 43 pieces at the Mint State level, and 146 examples in Proof. The PCGS price guide value in MS63 is $1,000 and, in PR63, $750. Housed in a PCGS Gen
6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1868-S F-101 10C, PCGS MS62, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Brilliant, satiny luster radiates from nearly untoned surfaces, with occasional russet hints evident on both sides. The head is sharp and even the busy detail in the wreath is well-defined. F-101, the only die pair for the issue, with a high, level date. PCGS has certified 102 pieces in all grades, including 25 coins at the Mint State level. The lower proportion of Mint State survivors, as compared to the 1863-1867 run, is indicative of a post-Civil War economy that reflected a gradual increase in the circulation of silver coinage. The PCGS price guide value is $2,500 in MS62. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
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1869 F-106a 10C, PCGS EF 40, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Despite a past dipping, this piece is retoning nicely, with pleasing bands of violet and blue-green patina on both sides, contrasting with silver-colored high points. F-106a, with a long flag in 1 and partial S in STATES. The PCGS population is 94 pieces, with 11 coins in AU and 30 examples in MS. This low-mintage issue circulated little, leading to the odd situation where lower graded pieces are the hardest to locate. The PCGS price guide value is $300, which seems low to us, as few Seated dimes boast PCGS populations less than a hundred pieces. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1869-S F-102 10C, PCGS MS63, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosty fields and brilliant central devices host a bold, vibrant crescent of electric-blue and maroon patina to the left of Liberty. The eye appeal of this GFRC Choice-rated example is immediately evident, and this offering will draw significant bidder attention. F-102, with a high, level date and right-tilting mintmark. The Fortin online reference rates this variety as more challenging than the F-101, the only other die pair for this issue. Strike is typical, with a soft head and bow knot. PCGS has certified 163 coins in all grades, with 48 pieces in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $1,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1
(2020-2023) holder.
1870 F-107 10C, PCGS VF30, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Pleasing rim toning is the hallmark of this affordable Philadelphia example, with ample aqua and russet patina present in the legend and above the wreath. F-107, with a level date and the 1 positioned above three dentils. The PCGS population is 132 pieces, and the PCGS price guide value in VF30 is $65. Although priced as a type coin in the Guide Book, the lower PCGS population suggests this issue is more challenging than it might appear at first glance. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1870-S F-101 10C, PCGS VF35, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Smoky patina fills the protected areas of this better-date San Francisco piece, creating pleasing contrast with the silver-colored design elements. Production was minimal in this year, 50,000 pieces, and the low PCGS population attests to the challenging nature of this issue. The PCGS census notes 115 coins total, and the PCGS guide value is $1,200. This is one of the nicest collector grade pieces we've handled, and a quick glance at the GFRC sales archive indicates that opportunities to acquire such pieces are infrequent. Indeed, apart from the near-MS Steven Vitale example sold in March 2023, GFRC has handled only five examples since 2015. The CAC report is equally telling - in 16 years of operation, CAC has certified but three circulated examples of the 1870-S dime, a miniscule number even by CAC standards. We expect lively bidding on this piece. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1871 F-114 10C, PCGS AU50, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely luster graces brilliant centers, leading toward gold and aqua patina in the obverse fields, while the rims on both sides are more deeply toned. Marks are well distributed, apart from ticks surrounding ONE. F-114, with the left 1 centered above three dentils. The 1 and 8 are punched farther apart than on other varieties of this year, where the two digits approach touching. PCGS has certified 102 pieces total, with nearly half of these in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $200 in AU50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1871-CC F-101 10C, PCGS VF35, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Rose-gray fields admit lighter patina in the protected areas of this evenly toned Carson City rarity. The uniform color suggests retoning after an old cleaning, but the originality remains within the PCGS standard. Some micro-chatter is evident in the fields. F-101, the only die pair, with mintmark punched to the left. This reverse is reused on Carson City dimes through 1874. The PCGS population is 77 coins, and PCGS price guide value is $15,000, advancing to $25,000 in EF4o. The four early Carson City pieces (1871-1874) in the Liberty Seated dime series are well-known as the series keys. Among circulated pieces, the 1874- CC stands atop the group in terms of rarity, while the 1871-CC and 1873-CC are roughly tied for the next highest honors. The present coin is superior to most of the examples one will see on a bourse floor, straight-graded and free of the typical surface porosity seen on early CC dimes. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Previously from the Newtown collection, sold by GFRC in November 2022 at $16,500.
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1871-S F-103 10C, PCGS AU50, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The San Francisco Liberty Seated dimes are full of challenges, with little collector relief until one reaches the mid-1870s. The 1871-S is a semi-key issue, with 320,000 pieces struck, and a pricing profile significantly elevated above type-coin status. The silver surfaces of this example host charcoal color below the base of Liberty, while the tannish- gray reverse exhibits smoky ash patina within the wreath. F-103, with a high date and a weak mintmark, particularly to the left. The Fortin online reference rates this as the rarest variety for the issue. PCGS notes 105 coins in all grades, with 17 examples in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $1,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
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1872 F-112 10C, PCGS EF 45, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. While GFRC does not believe the toning on this coin is real, we unhesitatingly describe it as spectacular. The fields present a fluorescent headlight, exhibiting concentric rings of vivid fuchsia, gold, and royal blue patina. Such color is rarely encountered on straight-graded pieces. However, the coin does reside in a straight-graded holder, and, as aesthetic appeal is in the eye of the beholder, we suspect that at least one person will bid above the PCGS price guide value of $90. PCGS notes 178 coins total. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
1872-CC F-101 10C, PCGS VF35, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The Palos Verdes offering includes a full set of the early Carson City dimes, a rare feat in the sphere of Liberty Seated collecting. Moreover, the average grade of the set is near-EF, whereas most collectors would be more than satisfied with lower-graded pieces. Deep gray patina covers the obverse fields of this GFRC Choice-rated example, complemented by rose-maroon patina in the protected areas. The reverse silver color outlines the slate-covered wreath, surrounded by a russet-plum hue in the center. Surfaces are smooth for the grade and free of the usual roughness encountered on Carson City silver pieces. F- 101, the only die pair, with a level date. The first C in the mintmark is lower than the second, an important diagnostic for all 1871-1874 Carson City dimes, which share a common reverse die. The PCGS population is 107 coins, and the PCGS guide value is $10,000 in VF35, advancing to $15,000 in EF40. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
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1872-S F-101 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Completely original surfaces host a thick mist of copper- brown patina on both sides, complemented by the residual, frosty luster. This is a tough date, one of the few in the Liberty Seated dime series with a PCGS population under a hundred coins - indeed, the Carson City example of this year is represented by 107 pieces in the PCGS census. The strike is exceptional, with a textured head, split bow knot, and detailed wreath. There is a lot to like here, and advanced collectors will take note. F-101, the only variety for the issue, with a small block S punched just left of center. PCGS has certified 91 coins total, with 20 in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $1,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holdeThe CAC price guide value is $3,900.
1873 No Arrows Closed 3 F-103 10C, PCGS AU58, Repunched Date, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1873 No Arrows Closed 3 was struck for only a short time, prior to the April 1, 1873 Coinage Act, which the Mint signified by adding arrows at the date. The Mint produced the Closed 3 variety at the beginning of the year, but the shape of the Closed 3 approximated an 8, and the Mint corrected the initial attempt with a more readable digit. This frosty, richly toned example exhibits intermixed aqua, lemon, lilac, slate, and maroon patina - a veritable artist's palette. Nicely struck, with most of the head detail present. F-103, with repunching in the date, #59 on the Top-100 list. The PCGS census notes 91 coins, with nearly half of these at the Mint State level. The PCGS guide value is $400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015)
Dupont hologram holder.
1873 No Arrows Open 3 F-101 10C, PCGS EF 45, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. A half-moon of electric blue patina envelops the rock of this Open 3 example, accompanied by russet patina at the obverse rim. The reverse is more lightly colored, with a ring of coffee shade outside the wreath. The year 1873 is rich in varieties, with various combinations of date styles and arrows evident on multiple denominations. The present sale includes examples of the Open and Closed 3 types, both of which are nicely toned. F-101, with a low, level date and reverse die cracks. PCGS has certified 118 coins total and assigns a value of $400 in EF45. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
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1873 With Arrows F-114 10C, PCGS EF45, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Rings of electric blue patina frame both sides of this With Arrows example, surrounding center filled with russet and silver shades. The combination of originality and natural color is highly coveted by astute collectors, and this piece will likely attract bids exceeding the PCGS price guide. F-114, with a low, level date and die defects in the stomach. PCGS notes 402 coins total and assigns a value of $275 in EF45. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1873-CC With Arrows F-101 10C, PCGS VF30, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. All of the early Carson City dimes are desirable, simply as a matter of rarity, but many survivors exhibit roughness or other surface issues, byproducts of planchets that were often overweight in silver. This example presents a coin gray palette, overlaid by tannish brown and blue-green patina. Wispy traces of crust reside in the protected areas, most heavily at the date, and serve to outline the design elements. A couple marks within the reverse lettering are noted, in addition to field disturbances to the left of Liberty. Still, the surfaces are above average for an 1873-CC dime, and this remains a pleasing example for the grade. F-101, the only die pair, with a high date that slopes downward slightly. PCGS has certified 97 coins in all grades and assigns a value of $15,000 in VF30. With the value advancing to $35,000 in EF 40, the present offering represents an ideal collector grade. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
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1874 With Arrows F-101 10C, PCGS AU58, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosted luster fills the protected areas of this With Arrows piece and is easily evident as the coin is rotated under a light. Even silver color suggests an old dip, still within the PCGS standard for originality. Fully struck, with only a touch of softness at the upper left of the wreath. With Arrows dimes are popular as a separate type, and the virtually complete detail of the present example will serve to illustrate this two-year design change. F-101, with repunching in the 4. PCGS has certified 462 pieces and assigns a value of $500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1874-CC With Arrows F-101 10C, PCGS EF45, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Early Carson City dimes are well recognized as the stopper coins of the Liberty Seated type, and among these the 1874-CC is the most challenging, and indeed the key to the entire series. The GFRC sales archive records six sales since inception, indicating a market velocity of less than one coin per year. At higher grades the situation is even more restrictive, with only a single coin above VF25 in the group, a Market Acceptable AU50 piece that sold in 2017. Clearly, the opportunity to acquire a GFRC-rated Choice EF45 example represents an important moment. This piece exhibits obverse rose-tan patina framed by an aqua crescent, while the reverse is more lightly toned with russet-maroon color at the rim. Handling marks in the lower right obverse field are consistent with the technical grade. More importantly, the originality is strong, and the fields are free of related hairlines. Every collector has to decide for themself when to push for a coin, and even for the most advanced collectors this piece would not represent a trivial purchase. However, after this piece is sold, there is no telling when an equal example will come to market, and potential bidders will do well to carefully consider this infrequent opportunity. F-101, the only die pair, with the all-important identifying die crack through the mintmark. PCGS notes 68 coins total, including five pieces in AU and five examples in Mint State. NGC notes 16 pieces overall, with six coins in AU and a single example in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $50,000 in EF45, advancing to $75,000 in AU50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1874-S With Arrows F-101 10C, PCGS EF40, Micro S, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1874-S F-101 is attributable at a glance, with the mintmark approximating a large die lump. This GFRC-rated Choice example exhibits burnt russet patina in the protected areas, surrounding Liberty and intermingled in the wreath to the left. This is a lower mintage issue, with production under a quarter million pieces. The PCGS census is 98 coins in all grades, and the PCGS guide value is $500, an attractive price point for an issue with a PCGS population under a hundred coins. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1875 Unlisted 10C, PCGS MS64, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Vivid toning is the hallmark of the Palos Verdes Liberty Seated dime collection, and this piece presents a full array of striking color. Steely, frosted luster radiates from the richly patinated surfaces, surrounded by concentric, multi-hued rings on both sides. The next owner of this example will have the pleasant chore of deciding which side is more eye appealing, with this cataloger leaning toward the reverse. Nicely struck, with near-full head detail. PCGS has graded 587 pieces total, with 102 coins finer. The PCGS guide value is $600, and we expect bidding above this level. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1875-CC In Wreath F-101 10C, NGC AU55, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Silver-gray patina covers this frosty example, with residual luster amply evident in the protected areas. The strike is typical, with softness in the head and bow knot. F-101, with the 1 aligned over three dentils, while the mintmark is centered under the left stroke of M. This is a rich issue for varieties, with 19 die pairs documented to date and more likely waiting to be discovered. NGC has certified 210 examples and assigns a value of $300. Housed in a new
large font NGC holder.
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1975-S In Wreath F-104 10C, PCGS AU58, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely, frosted luster highlights lightly toned design elements that contrast with surrounding fields. The obverse exhibits maroon color at the legend, while champagne patina fills the reverse fields. The head is sharply struck, while the wreath exhibits characteristic softness to the upper left. F-104, with die clashing to the right of Liberty and a mintmark tilted to the left. PCGS notes 105 coins total, the majority of these in Mint State, and assigns a value of $350 in AU58.
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1876 Type1 Reverse F-109 10C, PCGS AU50, Market Acceptable, Palos Verdes Collection. Rich blue patina fills the rims of this colorful Centennial-year piece. Although straight-holdered by PCGS, GFRC evaluates this coin as artificially toned, with the reverse appearing more original than the obverse. As a general rule, toning should vary along with the relief and texture of the coin, and uniform shading across an undulating surface gives pause. Still, this example retains intense patina and is offered in a no-problem holder at an accessible price point. F- 109, with a downward sloping date and a die scratch in the wreath to the left. PCGS has certified 559 coins total and assigns a value of $110 in
AU50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
1876-CC F-129 10C, PCGS AU58, Near-Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely luster highlights a half-moon of blue-green patina above Liberty, while tan-brown color fills the obverse fields. The silver-gray reverse center leads toward russet bits in the wreath and a crescent of navy-blue shade at the rim. Apart from a few marks around ONE DIME, the surfaces are smooth and original, and the eye appeal is wholesome. Well-struck, with a textured head. F-129, with doubling in the E of ONE. PCGS notes 957 examples, including 313 Mint State pieces. The PCGS price guide value is $450. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1876-S Type 1 Reverse F-123, PCGS AU55, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Faint gold patina covers both sides of this filled mintmark example. Nicely struck, with a sharply detailed head and split bow knot. F-123, with a high, level date and partially hubbed M on the reverse. This is the Fortin reference plate coin for the variety. A few marks on Liberty's left arm are noted. PCGS has certified 180 pieces, over half of these at the Mint State level, and assigns a value of $150. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Previously from the
Vitale Collection (GFRC, March 2023, at $150).
1877 Type 2 Reverse F-115 10C, NGC MS64, Early Die State, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Vivid lilac and navy-blue patina fills both sides of this late date Philadelphia piece. Steely, frosted luster radiates through the splash of color, and the eye appeal is strong. Nicely struck, with a full head. F-115, with a die crack at Liberty's head and die cracks connecting the wreath ends to the top. NGC has approved 165 examples, with 43 coins finer. The NGC price guide value in MS64 is $515. Housed in a new large font NGC holder.
1877-S F-104 10C, PCGS AU58, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosted luster flows from untoned centers, leading toward russet color at the rims, more so on the obverse. The reverse reveals wispy bits of crust scattered throughout. Nicely struck, with a full head. F-104, with a small block mintmark placed a shade left under the bow knot. PCGS notes 160 coins total, with over half of these in Mint State. The PCGS
price guide value is $350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1878 Type 2 Reverse Unlisted 10C, PCGS MS64, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Lightly mirrored, flashy fields reveal blue-green patina on both sides, with additional shades of russet color evident at the rims. Type II reverse, with a single ribbon tip to the left. The ribbon on the earlier reverse hub exhibits a pair of endpoints. Well-struck, with a near full head. The Fortin variety for this piece is unlisted, and careful study in comparison with other Type II examples will be instructive. PCGS notes 158 coins total, with 20 pieces finer. The PCGS
guide value is $600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1878-CC Type 2 Reverse F-102 10C, PCGS MS62, Near-Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Bluish-gray patina fill the rims of this better date Carson City example, while the wreath exhibits additional bits of russet color. Frosty luster is strong for the grade and the in- hand flash is considerable. The overall eye appeal is better than conveyed by the images, and the next owner will not be disappointed. F-102, with a diagonal die scratch in the obverse shield, above the ribbon. The PCGS population is 264 coins, with 40 pieces finer. The PCGS price guide value is $2,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1879 F-105 10C, PCGS MS63+, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The low mintage of this issue makes the date ever popular, though to be sure many pieces were saved at the time of issue, and the coin is somewhat available. This frosty example exhibits champaign color in the design elements, while the fields reveal deeper blue-green and maroon patina. F-105, with an upward sloping date and die scratches in the wreath at the left. The head is well-detailed, while characteristic softness is evident at the upper left of the wreath. The PCGS population is 320 coins and the PCGS guide value is $1,075. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
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1880 F-103 10C, PCGS AU58, Near-Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Partially mirrored surfaces reveal vivid blue patina across the fields and devices, while bits of silver color are evident in Liberty and the wreath. Mintage in this year was minimal, 37,355 pieces, as the Mint was more focused on the massive production of Morgan silver dollars. F-103, with a low date sloping upward, and a reverse die defect on the right upright of M. PCGS notes 238 coins total, with over half of these in Mint State. The PCGS guide value is $675. Housed in a PCGS
Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
1882 F-106 10C, PCGS AU55 Gold CAC, Near-Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. CAC Gold examples represent less than 1% of the overall CAC population and are highly coveted within the collector community. With the advent of CAC Grading, Gold-stickered examples appear destined to become even more scarce, with eligible coins going directly into CACG holders. This colorful piece exhibits deep blue-green color mixed with plum-maroon patina on both sides, more so on the obverse. Characteristic softness at the head and upper left wreath is evident. F-106, with a downward sloping date. CAC notes 90 coins total, with most of these in Mint State. The CAC guide value is $120 in AU55 and $156 in AUS58, and this coin will easily sell at a higher level. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with Gold CAC approval. Previously handled by GFRC in November 2019, at $380.
1883 F-102 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. The frosty, untoned obverse center of this late-date Philadelphia piece leads toward sharp color at the rim, with maroon, navy, and russet patina evident. The reverse is largely brilliant, with tinges of russet shade at the rim. F-102, with a medium, level date. This is the plate coin for the Fortin online reference. Typically struck, with reverse weakness to the upper left. PCGS has certified 707 coins total and assigns a value of $150. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1884 F-109 10C, PCGS MS63, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Heavy frost on both sides reveals mottled maroon patina framed by vivid blue shades at the upper rims. The in-hand flash is considerable, and the overall eye appeal is healthy. F-109, with a downward sloping date and a reverse die crack connecting the stalk ends at the top of the wreath. Nicely struck, with a near-full head and only a touch of reverse softness at the upper left. PCGS notes 505 coins total and assigns a value of $350 in MS63. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023)
holder.
1884-S F-104 10c, PCGS MS61PL, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Reflective surfaces contrast with the nearly untoned central devices, while deeper russet color clings to the rims. Nicely struck, with minimal reverse softness to the upper left. F-104, with a slight downward slope in the date, and a small mintmark centered directly beneath the bow. The P-L designation is somewhat superfluous, as F-104 examples typically exhibit mirrored surfaces. Still, PCGS has certified just two pieces in P-L, including the present coin and another in MS66. This is a somewhat better date, with just over half a million pieces struck, of which PCGS has certified 136 pieces total. The PCGS guide value is
$1,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1886-S F-101 10C, PCGS AU53, Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosty luster highlights deep gray patina beneath the rock and the lower part of the reverse. Field hairlines indicate a past dipping, but the coin remains straight-graded by PCGS. F-101, with a downward slope in the date and mintmark punched just left of center. This is a scarcer issue, with just over 200,000 pieces struck. PCGS has certified 115 examples, including 49 coins at the Mint State level. The PCGS price guide value is $350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1887 Unlisted 10C, PCGS AU55 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosty luster flows from untoned centers, while the rims exhibit thin bands of russet and maroon color. The head is softly impressed, while the wreath is better detailed. The Fortin variety is unlisted and the online Fortin reference estimates as many as 50 die pairs may exist, a number consistent with a mintage of over eleven million pieces. CAC has approved 113 pieces total, with most of these at the Mint State level. The CAC guide value is $120. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1
(2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
1887-S F-108 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Even tannish-brown patina covers the obverse, while the reverse is more lightly toned, with the remaining coin-grey color at the top of the wreath. Fully struck with only minor reverse softness at the upper left. F-108, with a high date and mintmark punched left of center. The date digits are not sharply impressed, which is characteristic for the variety. The CAC population is 351 pieces across all grades, and the PCGS guide value is $130. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023)
holder.
1888 Unlisted 10C, PCGS MS63 CAC, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Frosty luster radiates from the untoned surfaces, framed by soft bands of russet patina at the rims. Nicely struck, with full detail in the wreath, even at the usual problem point to the upper left. The in-hand appeal is strong, and this piece will attract enthusiastic bidding. CAC has certified 69 pieces total and assigns a value of $312. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.
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1888-S F-110 10C, PCGS AU55 10C, Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Exceptional frost for the grade easily penetrates the medium skin of this late-date San Francisco piece. Russet and emerald patina graces both sides, with more intense color at the rims, while light crust outlines a few of the design elements. PCGS notes 145 coins across all grades, with 66 pieces at the Mint State level. The overall eye appeal of this GFRC-rated Gem coin is strong, and the next owner will be pleased with the acquisition of this lustrous example. F-110, featuring a high date with a downward slope and a left sloping mintmark. The PCGS guide value is $250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with F-
110 attribution on label.
1889 F-114 10C, PCGS AU58, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Rose, teal, and rust-red patina intermix atop the frosty surfaces of this Philadelphia piece, while the reverse is less intensely toned overall. F-114, with the 1 and 9 centered over dentils. Nicely struck, with only minor reverse blending in the kernels of the wheat stalk at the upper left. The 1889 Philadelphia issue may not be especially rare, but this particular coin is clearly an attractive example. The PCGS population is 597 coins total and the PCGS guide value is $175. Housed in a PCGS
Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1889-S F-108 10C, PCGS AU55, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely frosted surfaces exhibit deep slate toning, while the figure of Liberty retains original silver color. The reverse reveals additional shades of blue-green to the right, intermixed within the wreath. This is a fully-struck piece, with a split bow knot and near complete detail in the always-pesky wheat stalks. F-108, with a closed 9 and tilted mintmark punched at the right of the bow knot. PCGS has approved 139 coins, of which 69 are at the Mint State level. The PCGS price guide value is $300. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1890 F-102a 10C, PCGS MS65, Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Rich color blankets the surfaces of this frosty piece, with thick navy patina at the rims leading inward toward rose and champagne tones. The in-hand eye appeal is exceptional, and the GFRC-Gem rating is easily merited. This is one of six only Gem-rated coins in the Palos Verdes consignment and worthy of special consideration as such. Well-struck overall, with a touch of reverse softness at the upper left. F-102a, with a downward sloping date. PCGS has approved 820 examples total, with 64 pieces finer. The PCGS price guide value is $750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
1890-S F-111 10C, PCGS AU53, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Pleasing rose color lightly covers the surfaces of this steely frosted example, while light reverse crust outlines ONE DIME. F-111, with a high date sloping downward and die artifact in the upper loop of the tilted mintmark. This is a rich year for Liberty Seated dime varieties, with 19 die pairs listed in the Fortin online reference. PCGS has certified 223 pieces across all grades and assigns a value of $250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder..
1891 Unlisted 10C, PCGS MS62, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Granular frost highlights the sharply contrasting coloration on both sides, as brilliant silver tone emerges from varying shades of maroon, russet, and electric blue. Unlisted in the Fortin reference, which lists a whopping 35 die pairs for this issue, but the reverse die cracks will serve to facilitate further study, as will a strong die clash of the obverse shield, which is plainly evident in ONE. The PCGS guide value is $300. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
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1891-O F-132 10C, PCGS MS64, Gem Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Compelling rim toning surrounds the heavily frosted center of this last-year-of-issue New Orleans piece. Concentric rings of blue and russet color frame the figure of Liberty, while thinner bands of like shades reside at the reverse rim. The eye appeal is exceptional, and this GFRC Gem-rated piece will draw active bidder interest. F-132, with an upward sloping date and mintmark punched left of center. Nicely struck, with only a few of the wheat kernels blending together at the upper left of the wreath. PCGS has certified 411 coins, with 46 pieces finer. The PCGS price guide value is $600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023)
holder.
1891-S F-102 10C, PCGS MS64, DDR #1, Choice Original, Palos Verdes Collection. Steely frosted luster reveals a thick, dusty band of brownish-olive patina at the obverse rim, while the reverse is largely untoned. F-102, with a distinctly upward sloping date and doubling in D of DIME. The strike is strong, fully rendering the head and nearly all of the reverse stalks at the upper left. PCGS notes 302 coins in all grades, with 58 coins finer. The PCGS guide value is $650. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.