Scarce seated dime found

One one good thing about being in California is the chance to find scarce s mint coins. My latest find is this 1868 s dime. Still has quite a bit of detail and the lite strike of the mint mark that this date is known for.

 

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Nice find. I wasn't sure about the MM until I saw a better example. Just like yours as far as that goes. Near rare specimen with only 260,000 minted. 1868 S Seated Liberty Dime Coin Value Prices, Photos & Info

 

I hand the mint mark is more clear. One worn set of dies were used this year so some people think 260,000 minted is being generous

 

Does the find have a story (CRH, etc.)?

 

Nice find.

 

Unfortunately nothing exciting. Purchased at a g4 price

 

I am by no means a 'grader', but that looks to be a bit better than your typical G-4.

 

My thinking also

 

Looks like the rim got a little smashed.

I'd be damn proud to have it in my collection.

Nice pickup.

 

For the low mintage that’s better than a nice find. I also think it’s better than a
G-4 grade. Congratulations!

 

Compare and contrast with the 1916-D dime, at 264,000...

 

That is actually a tarnished spot not a rim ding. That was my first reaction when I saw it

 

Many seated dimes are tough, many of the s mints of the 1860’s, 1844,1846

 

Picked up an EF (my opinion) for the value of a G4??? Awsome!