1873 Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. Fortin-103, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-61 (PCGS). We are thrilled to offer this incredible Condition Census example with overall pearl-gray surfaces, strong luster, and hints of champagne-gold toning. The 1873 Fortin-103, FS-101 Doubled Die Obverse dime is perhaps one of the most exciting varieties among all U.S. coinage issues. The obverse shield and banner are significantly doubled with wide and obvious spread evident to the unaided eye. This variety is also an MPD with a misplaced 3 in the denticles below the date. At MS-61, this piece is the only Mint State example graded by PCGS and is superior even to the Simpson-Gardner specimen graded AU-58 by the same service, as well as the Fortin plate coin in PCGS AU-55.<p>Discovered by Liberty Seated dime specialist Kamal Ahwash prior to 1981, the 1873 Arrows Doubled Die Obverse is very rare with only about a dozen examples confirmed. Most are well worn in grades of VF and lower, often with surface impairments. Writing for the website <em>seateddimevarieties.com</em>, Gerry Fortin remarks, "Locating a choice and original Variety 103 example will take patience and considerable effort.
