So I'm playing Internet detective, and found an article on transitional reverse, would anyone be able to tell me if this in fact a Transitional reverse, and if it's of any value?
Something like this, I suppose: https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explor...-29/1859-transition-j-233-10c-pf-coinid-14751 Zackly. Christian
The word "transition" itself implies "change". When the obverse or reverse of a coin change it's transitional. You have a last year and a first year of issue of transitional dates. Unless something special happens, like a 1913 Buffalo (high and low ground) or a 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter, Type 1 or Type 2, there's nothing special and "Transitional Reverse" becomes a fancy term. Your coin is just a dime worth face value.
Would need clearer pics of the flame. The transitional reverse has two deep parraleling valleys. Yours is pretty worn. I am not sure.
There was a change in the reverse hub in 1968-70. Circulation coins from 1969-70 can be found with both hub designs. The transition was first implemented on proof coins in 1968. I don't know which reverse is more scarce for 1969. Here's a link to the difference between the two.
