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Auction 63177 | Lot 45063 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C V-7, LM-1, R.3 -- Harshly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. A loupe reveals hairlines beneath blue, rose, and lavender toning -- an attractive mélange, supported by softly glowing mint luster. This LM-1 example displays Mint State sharpness throughout both sides. The noted cleaning is unobtrusive even under magnification. Advanced reverse die cracks are a mere step away from a final stage when a large, full cud forms and biplanar die sinking dooms the variety.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45064 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C V-7, LM-1, R.3, AU53 NGC. The reverse die was in only its second use when inherited by LM-1 from the 1832 LM-7 variety. A pair of light die cracks appeared shortly thereafter, descending from the reverse legend to the scroll. This deeply toned example is a scarce survivor of the early die state, before formation of those ominous die cracks. Rich, original patina drapes well-struck motifs on both sides.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45065 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C V-7, LM-1, R.3 -- Whizzed -- NGC Details. AU. The reverse die sustained die crack after die crack throughout its periphery, culminating in a massive retained cud at ED STATE. That terminal die cud exists on this brilliant-white coin. Mint luster persists over the finely grained and lightly hairlined surfaces, with the raised elements sharp despite a skillful polishing.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45067 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C V-4, LM-3.2, R.2 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. The obverse die was in its first use, but die clashing initiated a progression of die lapping and re-clashing that represents five distinct states. LM-3.2 is a moderately available die remarriage, with an array of dramatic clashes on both the obverse and reverse. This lightly cleaned example displays Mint State sharpness. Frosted silver surfaces exhibit tan-gold toning at the margins.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45071 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C V-8, LM-6, R.6 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. XF. The challenging LM-6 variety was discovered by Stewart Witham in 1965. Both the obverse and reverse dies are in their third and final use. The reverse always shows extensive die lapping at the lower motifs. Hair-thin arrow shafts provide little support for vanishing arrowheads and fletchings. The berries are a faint memory, although stone-white surfaces offer XF sharpness on both sides. An even later die state develops a cud at CA of AMERICA.
From The John W. McCloskey Collection. (PCGS# 38697)

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Auction 63177 | Lot 45072 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C V-2, LM-8, R.3 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. This LM-8 example is in an early state, lacking the obverse and reverse cracks that indicate the scarcer late die stage. A diagnostic die bulge at the shield top obscures the horizontal shield lines. Smooth, slightly glossy silver-gray surfaces show signs of subtle cleaning. AU details remain.
From The John W. McCloskey Collection. (PCGS# 38699)

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Auction 63177 | Lot 45146 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-4, High R.4 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. The 1820 JR-3, JR-4, and JR-5 varieties share a common reverse. Each variety is scarce to rare -- especially the JR-4, represented by this example, with sharp About Uncirculated details. Although once cleaned, recovered surfaces show golden-gray toning at the margins and the coin lacks any distracting hairlines. A finely granular obverse die bulge encompasses stars 1 to 4. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45147 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Small 0, JR-5, R.4, VF25 NGC. JR-5 is among the rarer 1820 dime varieties. Only JR-4 and JR-12 are clearly rarer. JR-5 and JR-6 are "signature stars" varieties. Reportedly, the signature of Assistant Engraver John Reich was a small piece-out of the lower outer point of star 13, e.g. the 1807 O-112 half dollar. By 1820, Reich was no longer at the mint, but his "signed" dime star punch was still there, and employed to punch all 13 stars on the obverse die for JR-5 and JR-6. The present example has lavender-gray toning with stone-white high points. Minimally abraded for the VF25 level. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45148 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-6, R.3 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. A lightly circulated representative that shows noticeable remaining tan-tinged luster about the stars and letters. The high points and open areas are pearl-white. The obverse is lightly hairlined, but marks are confined to a couple of thin marks near the 1 in the date. Mintage 3,712,156.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45149 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-7, R.2, VF25 NGC. Dappled tan-brown and gunmetal-gray toning graces both sides but is more prominent on the reverse. The curls and cheek show wear, but the surfaces are exceptionally devoid of contact for the designated grade. NGC refers to the Medium 0 varieties (JR-4 through JR-12) as Small 0, a departure from the "Dime Book" standard reference for the series. Mintage: 942.587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45153 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-10, R.3, XF45 NGC. A middle die state with field buckling near star 13 and a rim-to-rim crack over the NIT in UNITED. Clashed from the wing near the profile. Die lumps are noted near the final A in AMERICA. JR-10 is exceptionally rare in Mint State. Better-grade circulated examples are very scarce. This untoned example is smooth aside from a brief field line near star 13. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45154 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-10, R.3, VF20 NGC. The rare late die state with a big cud over the NIT in UNITED. The obverse die is buckling near star 1. The E in AMERICA and the obverse dentils near 3 o'clock are lightly brought up, since those areas are respectively opposite the buckling and cud. Deep lavender-gray fields contrast with white high points. No marks are of singular consequence. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45155 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-10, R.3, Good 4 NGC. The rare terminal die state with a toothy cud over the IT in UNITED. The obverse die is buckled near star 13. Star 3 is softly brought up due to the cud opposite. A faintly hairlined lilac-gray example. The Medium 0 varieties (JR-4 to JR-7 and JR-10 to JR-12) are classified as Small 0 by NGC, which only recognizes Small and Large 0 varieties for 1820. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45156 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-11, R.3 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. This silver-gray Bust dime displays obverse hairlines, but some luster remains and the eagle's feathers are well defined. Marks are virtually absent except for a slender mark above the 0 in 10 C and a tick below the left scroll end. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45157 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Medium 0, JR-12, High R.5 -- Obverse Scratched -- NGC Details. AU. Rarest among the baker's dozen 1820 die varieties is JR-12. The present example is within the Condition Census, led by two pieces at PCGS Coin Facts graded AU55 and AU53, and the Jules Reiver AU50 NGC coin we hammered down in January 2006 at $6,235. The Reiver specimen still holds the auction record for the variety today. The present lot displays tobacco-brown and navy-blue border toning. A few hair-thin marks are noted on the left obverse. Mintage 942,587.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45335 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1881 10C F-101a, R.4, XF40 NGC. A splash of olive patina decorates the silver-gray obverse, while the steel-colored reverse hosts smoky shades at the rim. Many of these pieces were plucked from circulation early on, and collector-grade circulated coins are actually more scarce than Mint State examples. F-101a, with a broken S in S(TATES). NGC Census: (2/77). PCGS Population: (7/102). CDN: $340 wholesale bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 24,975.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45690 » Silver and Related Dollars » Peace Dollars

1921 $1 Line Through L, VAM-3 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. A Top 50 Variety. A ray passes over, instead of under, the first L in DOLLAR. Listed as R-7 at VAMWorld.com. This briefly circulated example displays golden-brown toning near the rims. The partly lustrous surfaces are mildly bright and display a few hair-thin vertical lines on the right obverse field.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45845 » Half Eagles » Liberty Half Eagles

1880-CC $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 2-C. This is the scarce low mintmark variety, with die lapping visible on the scroll below WE and die chipping below Liberty's eye. Partially reflective, softly lustrous Choice XF surfaces combine pale-yellow color with orange and lilac accents for sharp eye appeal. NGC Census: (65/168). PCGS Population: (51/166). CDN: $1,710 wholesale bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 51,017.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45016 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1829 H10C V-18, LM-11, R.5 -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. Unc. Struck from clashed dies, this LM-11 displays a few areas of pale-gold toning on otherwise brilliant and lustrous surfaces. Mint State sharpness exists, with a few faint abrasions on Liberty's chin and at the back of her cap. A small rim mark above the cap is from a Mint-made edge void. The diagnostic obverse die crack runs from B of LIBERTY to the drapery above 18 of the date.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45024 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1830 H10C V-9, LM-2, R.3 -- Obverse Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. This is the LM-2 plate coin in the Logan-McCloskey reference. Perhaps a gentle obverse wipe happened long ago, with faint hairlines visible only when viewed at a certain angle. The reverse shows left-center weakness at the wing, leg, and shield edge. Pleasing grayish-blue toning deepens at the borders. Distinctive die cracks characterize the variety, especially a vertical crack from above the cap through the portrait to the clasp. Scarce above VF, this Uncirculated Details coin is sure to attract strong bids.
From The John W. McCloskey Collection. (PCGS# 38639)

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Auction 63177 | Lot 45059 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1832 H10C V-2, LM-12, R.2, XF40 NGC. An odd bulge at the shield top is the most obvious identifier of the LM-12 variety. The reverse die saw just one other use, on the 1833 LM-8 variety in a later die stage. Repunching on star 12 confirms the LM-12 obverse. Warm-gray toning fills the obverse and reverse fields, with silver-gray devices. NGC Census: (2/15). PCGS Population: (0/3). XF40.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45060 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1832 H10C V-6, LM-13, R.3, AU53 NGC. CAC. Brilliant and partially lustrous surfaces give this coin frosted eye appeal. Struck from an early LM-13 die state, the bottom loop of 8 is filled but there is no die crack joining 3 and 2 in the date. A faint reverse die crack -- barely visible -- connects NITED at its base. CAC endorsement confirms above average quality at the About Uncirculated grade. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (0/7). AU53.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45089 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1836 H10C Small 5C, V-1, LM-2, R.3, XF45 NGC. A cracked obverse die was carried over from the 1836 LM-1.2 use. The crack intensified while striking LM-2 and the obverse die was subsequently retired. The reverse die appears perfect during its first use. Lightly toned and softly lustrous, this Choice XF example is an excellent collector-grade coin. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population: (1/7). XF45.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45091 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1836 H10C Large 5C, V-3, LM-6, R.3, AU50 NGC. A narrow die line closes 3 in the date, and the obverse stars were entered abnormally close to the dentils. LM-6 is a moderately scarce die marriage. This is a bright, brilliant-white AU example, with a few scattered light marks and flow lines near Liberty's profile. NGC Census: (1/10). PCGS Population: (0/6). AU50.
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Auction 63177 | Lot 45093 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1837 H10C Large 5C, V-5, LM-3, R.6 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. This important LM-3 coin ranks among the finest-known of the rarest 1837 die marriage. It also represents the latest die state, with a short crack that emerges from the lower-left serif of I in PLURIBUS to the eagle's beak. Semireflective fields and sharply struck devices show a few wispy hairlines, but the cleaning was carefully done and reddish-gold toning frames still-lustrous silver centers. All LM-3 diagnostics are exceptionally clear on this coin. The eagle weakens more than ever, and a cockeyed C beneath the C in AMERICA shows the die sinker's blunder in full detail. Great eye appeal destines this seemingly unsurpassed coin to grace the finest Capped Bust half dime collection.
From The John W. McCloskey Collection. (PCGS# 38732)

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