1876-CC Seated Liberty Dime (1837-1891)
Type 2 Reverse, Fortin Variety 101
Key Features
- Type 2 Reverse die state, Type 2 Reverse, Fortin Variety 101 -- confirmed via direct source re-check as a Type 2 Reverse variety; a repunched final date digit, small CC mint mark, and a die crack through the mint mark/ribbon/leaf area are documented on the page (this row's original citation of a 'single point on left ribbon end' diagnostic was not found on re-check) - Source (Gerry Fortin, seateddimevarieties.com, the modern standard reference for Liberty Seated Dime die varieties): http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1876cct2_101page.htm
Intriguing History
- No additional distinct documented historical event found beyond the mintage/variety facts above
