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1802 10C MS61 NGC....
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Gorgeous 1802 JR-2 Dime, MS61
The Finest Known
1802 10C MS61 NGC. JR-2, R.5. Any serious student of the
Draped Bust dime series will immediately recognize that the example
offered here is actually well struck, despite profound weakness in
Liberty's face and an obvious lack of detail in the lower right
quadrant of the reverse. The aforementioned poorly defined areas
are the result of die deterioration. In fact, in this middle to
late die state, a portion of the reverse die is sinking. The
unintentional void created by the reverse die damage prevented
proper metal flow and both sides were affected.Despite its inopportune beginnings--being the product of a crippled die--this example boasts considerable eye appeal. The surfaces are pleasantly original and possess a semiprooflikeness that has been observed on other late die state, high grade JR-2 survivors. Amber hues dominate both sides of this Mint State piece while attractive electric-blue iridescence clings to the devices throughout. A marvelous display!
Disregarding the four individual varieties of this date, NGC has certified only five Uncirculated examples of 1802 dimes: three in MS61 and two at the MS62 level (11/08). However, this is believed to be the finest known and only Mint State 1802 JR-2 dime extant. It was part of our July 2008 sale of the Ed Price Collection, as noted on the NGC label. For that auction catalog, Ed Price offered the following personal commentary: "This has always been one of my favorite coins in the collection. The weak obverse die state is a wonderful example of the varied output of the first U.S. Mint."
Ex: Robinson Collection (Stack's, 2/1982), lot 979; William L. Subjack (1/1992); Ed Price Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 1430.(Registry values: P7)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 236K, PCGS# 4472, GSID# 3964)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 2.70 grams
ASW: 0.07747oz
Mintage: 10,975
Auction Info
2009 January Orlando, FL FUN Auction #1121 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2009
7th-11th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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