1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-5. VF-35 (PCGS).

1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-5. VF-35 (PCGS).，An uncommonly well preserved example of this fabled rarity among Carson City Mint dimes. Well balanced surfaces retain universally bold definition over the major design elements. Dusky dove and pewter gray patina blankets surfaces that are overall smooth in appearance, and remarkably so for a circulated 1873-CC Arrows dime. A highlight of the Liberty Seated offerings in this sale, and a coin that also holds tremendous appeal to students of Carson City Mint coinage.<p>This is an extremely challenging issue to collect, and not only because of its absolute rarity. Most early CC-mint Liberty Seated coins were struck from pure Comstock silver, which was more susceptible to wear, abrasions and environmental damage than pieces struck from the government authorized alloy of 90% silver, 10% copper. The result is that, among the relatively few survivors of an issue such as the 1873-CC Arrows dime, heavily worn and/or impaired surfaces are the norm. Of course, the absolute rarity of this issue is also well known, for these coins entered circulation and remained there until worn out or lost. It is noteworthy that only a single coin has been graded in Mint State by PCGS, that a fantastic Gem example. The second finest seen by that service grades AU-53. A significant condition rarity in problem free Choice VF, the coin offered here is worthy of the most advanced numismatic cabinet.，，