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Auction 404 | Lot 1185 » Dimes » Early Dimes

1796 10C XF45 ANACS. JR-1, R.3. First year of issue for the denomination, and the most commonly encountered variety of the year. The diagnostic die cud at star 1 has become a retained cud on this example, covering all of the bottom two star points and extending fully to the rim. This specimen retains considerable quantities of mint luster, which radiate from beneath pleasing aqua and copper-gold toning. Some light die clashing is evident on the obverse. An appealing example. (PCGS# 4461)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1186 » Dimes » Early Dimes

1798/97 10C 16 Stars on Reverse AU55 NGC. JR-1, R.3. JR-1 is the only 1798 dime variety with sixteen reverse stars, and hence ranks as one of the most easily identified varieties in the Draped Bust series. An obvious overdate, the 8 in the date is too small to fully cover the downstroke of the 7. This nicely detailed Choice AU example displays pleasing light gray and mauve patina with some mottled gunmetal-blue near the borders. The design elements are relatively well centered on the planchet. A couple of marks are seen behind Liberty's head on the obverse. (PCGS# 4468)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1188 » Dimes » Early Dimes

1807 10C MS61 PCGS. JR-1, R.2. A comparatively high 165,000 pieces were struck of this final year Draped Bust issue, incredibly all from a single pair of dies. This glossy silver-gray representative was likely minted near the middle of the production run, as there is expected weakness on the left obverse stars, moderate to heavy obverse clashing, and a bit of swelling by stars 12 and 13. The reverse fared better in terms of strike, with the central devices well executed and only minor weakness about the periphery. An affordable Mint State representative of a nearly 200 year-old silver type coin. (PCGS# 4480)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1189 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1809 10C MS62 NGC. JR-1, R.4. The only variety of the year. John Reich made new dies for the dimes struck in 1809, but curiously few examples were set aside. As a result, dimes from this year are usually seen in Fine or lower grades. At the MS62 level this is a coin of considerable note for the 19th century type collector. Fewer than two dozen 1809 dimes have been certified above the MS62 level and only four other coins have been graded MS62 (all by NGC). The surfaces of this piece are satiny with a couple of layers of deeper color. Most of each side is deep blue-gray, while the devices are outlined with golden patination. The devices are a bit softly struck, and close examination of the reverse shows shallow, diagonal roller marks. Lightly abraded for the grade with a couple of minor marks in the upper right obverse field. (PCGS# 4486)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1190 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1814 10C Large Date MS64 PCGS. JR-3, R.2. This die variety is distinguishable by the curl extending to the right edge of the second 1 in the date, and the lack of the period after the C of 10 C. Lustrous, silvery surfaces are visited by traces of light tan, and the design elements are well brought up, though some of the star centers are soft. A couple of unobtrusive pinscratches traveling from Liberty's neck to the lower left (facing) obverse field are mentioned for accuracy. The obverse reveals some light clash marks. Overall, an attractive Capped Bust dime. Population: 19 in 64, 5 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4488)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1191 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Small 0 MS63 PCGS. JR-2, R.3. Boldly struck save for localized softness on the stars to the right of the portrait and the curl near the bust truncation. Attractive steel-blue and pinkish-gray is interspersed over each side. While one of the more obtainable die pairings from this year, JR-2 is popular with collectors because of the "Office Boy" recuttings on the reverse, most noticeably the D in UNITED. (PCGS# 4493)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1192 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1820 10C Small 0 MS65 NGC. JR-2, R.3. While this is a scarce variety, it is extremely popular among early dime collectors due to the spectacularly amateurish recuttings on the reverse die, commonly called the "Office Boy" reverse. Among other blunders, it shows the remains of an earlier punch between D and S in UNITED STATES; recutting on the third T, which is too high; recutting on the bottoms of S O in STATES OF; clear reworking on the M in AMERICA; and joining of the ME nearby. It is little wonder that--even in a Mint that was not overly concerned about blundered dies--this reverse is unique to this die marriage.

The present example offers beautiful silver-gray surfaces with generous doses of ocean-blue, rose, and copper on the obverse. The reverse is patinated in similar hues. The strike is optimally bold, with good detailing on the left sides but slight weakness on the right sides due to misaligned dies. It is doubtful that the advanced eye appeal of this example will be easily surpassed: both major services together have graded 27 specimens of this date in Gem condition, with 19 higher (3/06). Is that the sound of opportunity knocking? (PCGS# 4493)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1193 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1823/2 10C Large Es AU58 NGC. JR-3, R.2. Both sides have virtually full luster with only a trace of wear on the highest design points. An attractive example of this scarcer overdate with generally strong design features. The surfaces are graced by light champagne toning. (PCGS# 4499)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1194 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1828 10C Small Date MS64 PCGS. JR-1, R.2. One of only two die varieties for the date, each of which has a separate Guide Book listing due to the substantially different date logotypes. The M in AMERICA also shows a noticeable die break. While relatively available in circulated grades, there are very few Uncirculated Small Date dimes available, and we seem to offer them on an infrequent basis at public auction. This piece is sharply struck throughout with superb mint luster that is satiny overall. Some olive-gold, and gray-russet toning has formed over the years in a mottled fashion over each side. A few field marks serve to limit the grade. Population: 7 in 64, 4 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4510)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1195 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1829 10C Small 10C MS62 NGC. JR-7, R.1. Cherry-red centers are framed by aqua-blue margins. This boldly struck type coin displays a few wispy handling marks in the fields, but luster is bright and extensive. (PCGS# 4511)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1197 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1831 10C MS63 PCGS. JR-3, R.1. Medium rose coloration embraces this lustrous and sharply struck Capped Bust dime. A single diagonal hairline on the cheek limits the grade. Encased in a prior generation holder. (PCGS# 4520)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1198 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1832 10C MS65 PCGS. JR-6, R.3. A slightly scarcer variety, and this example is one of the finest known. Both sides are sharply detailed except for slight weakness on the eagle's neck. A lovely example with brilliant and frosty silver luster with a thin veil of peripheral golden-brown toning. Population: 15 in 65, 3 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4521)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1199 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1833 10C MS66 NGC. JR-4, R.1. As with the few other Mint State representatives we have encountered of this marriage, struck from a somewhat early die state. The die crack from the left edge of the scroll through E in UNITED, which later develops into a sizeable cud, is fairly heavy and two other thinner cracks connect the scroll and lettering above. Both sides are boldly executed and exhibit a soft, frosted sheen beneath delicate champagne-golden toning. Freckles of russet and violet and scattered about the recesses of the reverse. Easily Condition Census for the variety and by a wide margin the nicest JR-4 Heritage has offered. Census: 2 in 66, 3 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4522)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1200 » Dimes » Bust Dimes

1835 10C MS63 PCGS. JR-3, R.2. A late die state with heavy cracks by the A in STATES and the first A in AMERICA. Faint die cracks through the cap are not recorded in the "Dime Book." A gorgeously preserved near-Gem with light tan patina.
Ex: Miami Beach Mid-Winter International Convention Auction (Rarcoa, 1/78), lot 223. (PCGS# 4527)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1202 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1837 10C Large Date MS61 NGC. Fully lustrous with satiny silver surfaces accented by russet, blue, and green toning across portions of the obverse and reverse. A pleasing and highly collectible example of the No Stars design, first of the series. (PCGS# 4561)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1203 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1837 10C Small Date MS62 PCGS. No Stars. A very clean, obviously original example of this brief two-year type. Well struck with satiny luster and very pleasing, deep rose-gray toning in the centers, bounded by lovely sea-green coloration closer to the borders. Die clash marks are noticeable on the reverse, but both sides of the piece seem nearly blemish-free. (PCGS# 4562)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1204 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1838 10C Large Stars MS66 PCGS. This is a remarkable Gem example, one of the finest we have seen. In fact, PCGS has only ever certified one better example of this issue. It is also an important variety, with a curving die crack on the obverse, beginning at Liberty's shoulder and crossing her torso and legs, to the rock and the border below her foot. It is recorded as one of the 100 major Seated dime varieties on the website www.seateddimevarieties.com. Frosty silver luster shines through golden-brown and iridescent toning. The surfaces are exceptional, even for this high grade example. Sharply struck. Stars 7 and 13 are both sharply recut. Population: 12 in 66, 1 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4568)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1205 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1838 10C Partial Drapery MS62 NGC. A satiny Mint State example with intermingled rose and deep blue toning over pearl-gray surfaces. This variety, listed in the Guide Book and other standard reference works, is nothing more than a clashed die with the "drapery" being formed by a clash mark from the E of DIME. Additional clash marks can be seen on the reverse, including the entire date. (PCGS# 4570)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1208 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1840 10C Drapery MS62 PCGS. A difficult issue at all grade levels and a premier rarity among Uncirculated Seated Liberty dimes, the 1840 Drapery dime is indeed an important and seldom offered date. The surfaces on this prized Uncirculated specimen are fully prooflike, showing watery brilliance with an abundant amount of reddish-russet toning over each side that deepens slightly at the borders. The strike is reasonably sharp, with only a touch of softness on Liberty's head and on the bow at the base of the wreath. A number of small field marks overall seem to limit the grade. Population: 1 in 62, 4 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4578)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1209 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1840 10C Drapery MS62 NGC. A prize for the advanced collector as few examples are so nicely struck. The head details on the obverse and the ribbon bow on the reverse are especially sharp. Light gray surfaces are framed by peripheral blue and russet color. Specialist Gerry Fortin commented on www.seateddimevarieties.com: "In Mint State, this date is very underrated as few examples are known." Census: 2 in 62, 3 finer (3/06).
Ex: Newcomb Collection; Milton A. Holmes Collection (Stack's, 10/60), lot 2734. (PCGS# 4578)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1210 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1843 10C MS64 PCGS. A fully lustrous near-Gem example with bright silver surfaces. The obverse has light gold toning along the border, while the reverse has a square of brilliant silver color, surrounded on four sides by blue, lilac, and iridescent toning. An attractive example, and while a relatively common date, it is seldom seen in Mint State condition. Population: 10 in 64, 3 finer (3/06). (PCGS# 4583)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1212 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1846 10C AU50 NGC. Fortin-101. A scarce, low mintage date. The 1846 has the lowest mintage of the With Stars Obverse type. Only three pieces have been certified in AU50 (one NGC and two PCGS), with a mere 15 pieces in higher grades (the finest a pair of MS63 coins). This piece has a significant amount of mint luster surrounding the devices, and each side has an even layer of golden and gunmetal-gray toning. Just a bit softly struck over the highpoints with only the slightest abrasions present. (PCGS# 4588)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1213 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1851-O 10C AU55 ANACS. A sharply struck and satiny cream-gray half dime with attractive surfaces and only trivial friction on the highpoints. Very difficult to locate above XF. (PCGS# 4596)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1214 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1851-O 10C AU58 NGC. Slight wear is noted on the highest design points, most obviously on the obverse. The surfaces are essentially silvery white, with satiny luster on the obverse and reflective fields on the reverse. (PCGS# 4596)

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Auction 404 | Lot 1215 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1852-O 10C AU58 NGC. The date is high in the field with the 1 and 8 each about touching the base of Liberty, the 5 and 2 each slightly further from the base. Considerable luster remains with light gray surfaces and pale gold toning. This is a scarce date that is seldom found any finer. (PCGS# 4598)

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