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Liberty Seated Dimes

"Welcome to the definitive resource for Liberty Seated Dime variety collectors - by Gerry Fortin"

"After collecting and researching the Seated Dime series for nearly twenty years, I'm happy to present the 3rd reference book to the numismatic community. Through prior hardbound books, both Kam Ahwash and Brian Greer advanced the knowledge and collector base for Liberty Seated Dimes. I've decided to take a different approach with the 3rd book given the advancements in computer and internet technology. Within this web-book, you will find a wealth of new information about Seated Dime die varieties and die states in a format that organizes the previous die varieties defined by Ahwash and Greer. There is an update to historical Coin World pricing trends, and great Seated Dime photography. Members will enjoy access to a vast Liberty Seated Dime die variety collection formed with contributions from many collectors of the series."

Liberty Seated Dimes



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Barber Dimes

"Barber Dimes were minted from 1892 to 1916. Barber Dimes were very popular, replacing the 55-year old Seated Liberty design. They largely went into circulation and stayed there, and most of the earlier dates are available mainly in low grades."

"The series contains one of the legendary rarities of all U.S. coins, the 1894-S dime, a special issue of just 24 coins, with just 9 or 10 known today. The key date of the regular issue coins is 1895-O, with a mintage of 440,000."

"In addition to the 1895-O, the series contains numerous semi-key dates, including 1895, 1896-O and -S, 1901-S, 1903-S, and 1904-S. Some dates are relatively common, but very difficult in higher grades (such as the 1909-D). The series has been gaining popularity in recent years, and is obtainable in most grades with some diligent searching (excluding the 1894-S of course!)."

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The 1968-S ''No S'' Proof Dime

"When contemplating some of the most intriguing Modern US coins, several of the No S Proof coins come in mind. In particular, the 1968-S Proof Dime -- the first date for the Roosevelt Dime Proofs without the "S" mint mark. After thorough research, experts concluded that the "S" mint mark was not punched into the die creating this new variety. The mistake must have been caught by mint employees early in the process as only a few examples managed to escape. This was also the first date for any series of US coins where the "S" mint mark was omitted."

The 1968-S ''No S'' Proof Dime

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1894 S Barber Dime

"While answering some questions at a recent show, an ILNA member asked me, “Why would the U. S. Mint produce just 24, 1894 S Barber Dimes?” I did not have a good answer, and told him to look in the next Digest."

1894 S Barber Dime

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