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Amazing Gem JR-1 1807 Draped Bust Dime

1807 10C MS65 NGC. JR-1, R.2. The reverse die was used for the production of these dimes, as well as early quarter eagles dated 1805 through 1807. For the collector with a passion toward minting processes and coinage procedures, this is an excellent study example. Extensive clash marks are visible in the fields, especially prominent on the obverse right and left of the central device. Breen noted that the dies clashed as many as nine times.
Since the clash marks are only visible on the obverse die, it is reasonable to assume that the reverse die may have been removed from the press and polished or lapped to remove the damage. Little of the design details show evidence of this lapping, so it may also be the case that the die steel of the reverse die was slightly harder, resulting in more resistance to the die clashing defects. As a late die state example, much of the border and peripheral detail is weakened. This example is fully lustrous with frosty silver surfaces and excellent eye appeal. The surfaces are essentially brilliant with slight hints of ivory. A splendidly preserved survivor.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 4480, GSID# 3970)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 2.70 grams
ASW: 0.08oz
Mintage: 165,000

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