1841-O 10C MS63 认证号05952379, PCGS号4580

Fortin 108, A-5: low date with upward slope, small O, open bud reverse. Among 3 mint mark varities the medium O is probably the rarest for this date. In addition, a closed bud reverse variety is highly sought after by variety collectors of this series. From 1838 to 1840 the closed bud reverse design was used on all New Orleans dimes. In 1841 a new reverse design with open buds in the wreath was introduced into New Orleans dime production. Thus a new obverse design with drapery and a new reverse design were used for the production of 1841-O dimes. However, at least one old closed bud reverse die was used in 1841. In Brian Greer's reference on Seated dimes (1992) he reported that only 10 examples of the Small O, closed bud and 20 pieces of the Large O, closed bud variety were known. At just a shade over 2 million coins, the 1841-O boasted the highest mintage of any dime minted at any mint up to that time, and it remained the second highest mintage dime until the 1853 With Arrows. In higher grades of mint state this issue is difficult to locate with only 1 gem at PCGS. The features of this coin seem typically struck, but are bathed in rich golden hues adding to the eye appeal of this coin.

Ron Guth

The 1841-O Dime has the second largest mintage for the entire denomination in the 1838-1852 era.  However, it is certainly not the most common or the most available dates of the 1840s, mostly because the New Orleans Mint was far from the cities with the largest concentrations of collectors.  Fewer than two dozen Mint State examples are known, most in the MS62 to MS64 grade range.  PCGS has certified two MS65 examples of this date, with none better.  What is remarkable is how inexpensive the finest known examples are.  For instance, the Eliasberg-Simpson-Gardner example sold for $8,225 in October 2014.  There are not too many other places where one can find a Top Pop early U.S. coin with a great pedigree for under $10,000.

Most 1841-O Dimes are well-made, however the denticles can often be weak.

1841 was a transitional year for the reverse,  The difference can be seen in the buds in the wreath.  The old version has closed buds; the new version has open buds.  Rarity premiums depend on specific varieties identified by Gerald Fortin at http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/Date_mintmark_variety.htm