Foreword
by Chris Pilliod
Introduction
by Gerry Fortin |
Welcome
to the definitive resource for Liberty Seated Dime variety collectors.
After collecting and
researching the Seated Dime series for over 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.
So
go ahead, please click on the Free Preview
to examine the attribution tools and a sampling of the Seated Dime
content. Have fun, become a member and enjoy this Seated Dime ride…
Gerry Fortin
Information and features
at SeatedDimeVarieties.Com
- Detailed obverse and
reverse die analysis for each date and mintmark
- 1200+ business and
proof strike varieties with major attribution points
- 7000+ photographs
for making attributions easy
- Cross references
to Kam Ahwash and Brian Greer die varieties
- Rarity ratings and
suggested pricing premiums for major die varieties
- Active indexes for
misplaced dates, repunched dates, doubled dies, rotated dies,
die cuds and proof dies
- Quick look-up tables
that simplify within date die attributions
- The Major 100 Seated
Dime Varieties, the recommended collecting challenge
- The Major 200 Seated
Dime Dates and Varieties, a complete date and major die variety
collection, the ultimate Seated Dime collection
What's
New?
The
long search for an 1873 WA Double Die Obverse example consistent
with my collecting objectives is over. This week, I purchased an
original example with mint state details from Sean Reynolds. Sean's
dime has a small reverse mark below the D in DIME which probably
saved it from being dipped and submitted to the TPG for potential
mint state grade. Regardless of the reverse mark, this example is
a fitting inclusion into the variety reference set. Please check
the Top 100 Varieties link and 1873 WA F-103 listing to enjoy this
original dime and most desireable variety.
The
E-Gobrecht January 2009 issue was issued promptly on January
1 and is online at the LSCC link. Great job, Bill!
The
1874 No Arrows F-106 dime announced here and in Coin World is currently
on hold for potential buyer.
PCGS
Awards for Liberty Seated Dime Collection
Most
Improved Sets of 2005
Best Presented Sets of 2006
Best
Classic Sets of 2007 and 2008
NGC
Awards
Best
Presented Sets of 2004 Most
Informative Signature Set 2007
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