Let's Play Coin Detective Case # 2 The 1870 Seated Liberty Dime

Here we go again ...in this case someone decided to drill this poor girl. Then if that was not enough they tried to fix her. Now as an 1870 SLD we are getting into to somewhat of a key or semi key coin mintage wise. Philomena mintage was 470,500 Sally 50,000. There were only two mint marks minted in 1870 . Philomena from Phily, and Sally from San Fran. Can you tell me is this Philomena or Sally as they are twins sister from different cities. Again you may copy and enlarge the images or edit in any way.

 

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I do believe that it is a Philomena.

[ Never liked her anyway.]

But, the lowest leaf to the (facing) left is upturned.

As shown here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1870-S-Seat...67?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item1e978d0da7
The Sally has the same leaf turned down.

However, the Philomena shown here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1870-Seated...10?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item5666b9bede
the same leaf is turned up.

So, I submit for your approval:


I do believe that it is a Philomena.

 

Case solved ! Yes council you are correct ....... I'm glad to see a ivy league education paying off.

 

Ivy League?

Is that like Jules Vern's 20,000 Ivy Leagues under the sea?

 

It's play on words council ..... I could fine you.... or just remember Bubba loves to cha cha ! Like 3 days in the dance studio .

 

So, where is my award?

 

OK you win a Sponge Bob Coloring Book. Just don't eat the crayons .... last time your wife went off when I gave you the paper doll book and she had to stop you from running with sissor!

 

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