1796 10C JR-6, R.3, AU53 PCGS....

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1796 JR-6 Dime, AU53
Well-Struck and Attractively Toned

1796 10C JR-6, R.3, AU53 PCGS. The 1796 date is always in demand as the first year of regular issue federal dimes. Six die marriages combine to account for a reported 22,135-piece mintage. JR-1 is by far the most available variety, accounting for more than half of the 1796 production and at least 50% of all surviving 1796 dimes. This JR-6 example represents the second-most-available 1796 die pair, although it remains scarce in all grades. A heavily cracked obverse die shows die chipping along the numerous cracks, especially through the date and a long, curving crack from star 8 through Liberty's hair and neck to the rim below 9 in the date. This sharply struck dime retains bold definition throughout both sides. Semireflective fields display golden-gray toning and blue accents, with only minimal abrasions. A few short adjustment marks at the upper-right obverse rim extend into TY of LIBERTY and two adjacent stars, but no further. Soft Mint luster remains beneath the toning for strong eye appeal.
From The Kankakee Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 236B, Variety PCGS# 38747, Base PCGS# 4461, Greysheet# 241023)

Weight: 2.70 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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