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Fortin 104a. Ex: Simpson. Boldly repunched MM north and west, horizontal die crack across (U)NITED (DIME) AMERI(C)A
Fortin 109a. medium date, small o, Die crack at UN(I)TED and AME(R)ICA
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.
Fortin 101, A-1. This issue is extremely difficult to locate in problem free VF or better. Only 19 submissions have achieved a higher numerical grade than this one as of June '11. From Rich Uhrich.
Fortin 103. This coin is notable for extreme die rust on the obverse portrait. This must have been an early die state coin as the date and rock base are unusually heavily punched. Most are notable for date weakness from die lapping. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW. This is also the small o variety. According to Gerry Fortin's reference, this variety commands a premium when located.
Fortin 101, A-1: The date is punched very high with the 1 and 8 in the base of the rock. The mintmark is the large 'o' variety. There are 2 other mintmark sizes with the small o being rarest according to Gerry Fortin's reference.
Fortin 101: only one die pair discovered to date, though Breen lists a small o variety and the mintage would suggest a second pair would be needed. Few 1851-o dimes were saved from circulation and a mere 10 mint state examples have been certified by the 2 major services. There is only one known gem in a 65 NGC holder. A total of 50 submissions have occurred at NGC and PCGS combined.
Fortin 101. The date is high and slopes downward from left to right. This is the only known obverse. The mint mark is large, thin, and well centered. It is the more common of 2 known reverses.
Fortin 102. Even date, large thin MM. Ex: Kennywood, Branch Mint Collection. 1/0 at CAC.
Fortin 104. repunched 56, Large O, die lines from rim to UNITED. Top 100 variety. CAC
Fortin 102. High date with slight slope downwards. The MM is the more common large variety. A diagnostic spur is seen at 8 o'clock on the 'O' of OF on the reverse. A real luster bomb that these crappy iPhone images fail to capture. Would easily + if resubmitted. Holdered >20 years ago. CAC.
Fortin 101: the only known die pair. This issue is actually rather elusive as evidenced by its mintage of 299,000. In Brian Greer's Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes, the 58-o is known for soft strikes especially at the head, breast , and tail feathers. Luster is usually subdued on mint state pieces.
Fortin 103: medium level date, open 5, with die chips seen about star 5, medium o. A-2, G101. With a limited original mintage of 480,000 coins and a poor rate of survival, the 1859-o is a scarce coin in all mint state grades. This well-struck example is adorned in emerald, citrine, and amythest hues Ex. Superior Worrell Collection Lot 374 Sept 1993.
Fortin 106a. O/O. The 8 & 9 are repunched at the bottom. The attribution is clinched as the remnant of an o is visible within the medium o. See small image. Heavy die clashing is seen at the right of lady liberty. This is the late die state as cracks are beginning to form on either side of the mint mark.
There are at least 2 major varieties known including a repunched date and repunched mint mark variety. This is the most common o-mint dime in mint state.
The 93-o has no known varieties. This coin is so incredibly prooflike that it would certainly deserve a "PL" if available. CAC.
With a mintage of only 720,000, the 94-o becomes a rarity in the Barber dime series. Even so, it is not nearly as difficult to locate as many in the Seated series.
This is the key date to the o-mint barber series. There are several mint mark and date position variations known, but none are considered varieties or errors.
This is an issue whose demand always outstrips supply. Only 100 or so submissions are listed at PCGS.
Breen lists 2 repunched date varieties: one with the 1 repunched at the base, the other with the crossbar of the 7 and the upper part of the 9 connected.
The 1900-o is another issue that was sent to the Phillipines in large quantities. It rivals the 95-o in scarcity and commands a premium to most price guides according to the Stella Coin News reference on Barber Dimes.
O over horizontal O. There are currently no known survivors of this variety graded any higher than this. This coin is highly lustrous in hand and has vivid citrus and lavender toning.
O over horizontal O. There are currently no known survivors of this variety graded any higher than this. This coin is highly lustrous in hand and has vivid citrus and lavender toning.
The 1902-o Barber dime is a very scarce issue that is much more difficult to locate than its mintage of 4.5 million pieces would suggest. It is elusive in all Mint State grades and especially challenging in Gem, with slightly more than a dozen available through MS67 (only 1 at NGC in 67). David and John Feigenbaum rank the 1902-o as R.5 in Mint State. This example has beautiful golden and violet toning and a strong strike.
The 1905-o is not as common as other o-mint barbers in higher grades of mint state. It is usually seen softly struck. However, this coin appears to have a much better than average strike. Amazingly, 6 coins are known in 67 at PCGS.
Ex: Simpson. Breen 3545, "Microscopic O." Howard Rounds Newcomb was one of the pioneer students of minute die varieties among late 19th and early 20th century coinage. He is credited with discovering the first "overmintmark," the 1900-O/CC Dollar. David Lawrence speculates this variety results from an employee using the mintmark punch designated for use on Quarters.
Very well impressed for a New Orleans issue, full headband, hairline, and ribbon are noted. The luster is vibrant and unfortunately muted by these scans. Peripheral toning is minimal.
The last year of the New Orleans mint's operation at 400 Esplanade Avenue produced some notable rarities in the series. Perhaps the most popular is the $5 Indian...also a one year type.