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Lot 1035 |
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1796 Draped Bust Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Very well struck with nearly full breast feathers visable. The planchet is problem-free and all is overlaid with gorgeous natural violet, deepening at the borders with a hint of irridescence. Pleasing dappled appearance. A wonderful example of the first American dime. The two-year Type features a draped bust of Liberty combined with the scarce small eagle reverse. JR-4 with a berry below the E in UNITED on the reverse. Pop 18; 7 in 65; 7 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 4461) .
Rarity-4. JR-4 is a scarcer die pairing from this highly collectible premier issue, estimated to represent about 10 percent of the surviving population of 1796 Dimes. It is one of the best produced die marriages for the year and can be recognized by the tips of leaves being aligned with the edges of the A in STATES and the F in OF. Additionally, the TY in LIBERTY is joined at the top of the letters.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
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Lot 1036 |
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1797 Draped Bust Dime. 16 stars. . JR-1. NGC graded EF-40. Struck on slightly clashed dies with plenty of detail to justify the lofty grade. Nicely toned in a uniform steel grey. This one denomination was the crucial test of whether the federal coinage system would be fully decimalized as Congress intended. However, actual coinage of dimes did not commence for some years. Silver coinage could not be legally made until late in 1794, because neither Assayer Albion Cox nor Chief Coiner Henry Voigt could post $10,000 surety bonds. The first coinage of dimes for general circulation did not take place until early 1796 (January to May).
The coins of 1797 are much rarer than those of 1796. Their reported mintage of 25,261 may possibly include as many as 3,864 dated 1796, according to the Breen encyclopedia. "The 6,380 of March 21, if not further 1796s, were probably 16-star coins, like the 9,099 of May 26." Breen further reports that "on Aug. 28 the Mint closed down because of a yellow fever epidemic, reopening in November. However, no more dimes were coined until July 1798, by which time the Heraldic Eagle dies were ready." Pop 1; 8 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 4462) .
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500.
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Lot 1037 |
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1798/97 Draped Bust Dime. 16 stars. PCGS graded AU-50. Struck on a problem-free planchet with light to medium mottled greyish-violet toning. Pop 3; 26 finer (PCGS # 4468) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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Lot 1038 |
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1801 Draped Bust Dime. NGC graded AU-53. Nicely struck on a problem-free planchet with light to medium toning on both sides. Pop 1; 10 finer (PCGS # 4471) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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Lot 1039 |
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1820 Capped Bust Dime. Large 0. NGC graded MS-65. So-called Office Boy reverse (JR-2). A decent strike except for the usual weakness on stars 8 thru 13. Complete frosty mint lustre with a mixture of electric blue and light violet toning. Pop 11; 9 finer, 6 in 66, and 3 in 67 (PCGS # 4492) .
Thirteen varieties. All Common except JR-4 and JR-12. This date is the first of five different years to have 10 or more die varieties (the others are 1821, 1827, 1829, and 1833). Dimes produced in 1820 were from eight obverse and nine reverse dies used in combination for 13 different varieties. The recorded mintage for the year was 942,587 coins. This piece is JR-2. 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.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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Lot 1040 |
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1836 Capped Bust Dime. PCI graded MS-63 JR-3. A flashy bust dime with light golden toning and clear detail. Mint records list production of 1,190,000 dimes in 1836; only three die varieties are known. This suggests many were dated 1835. JR-3 has a Block 8 in date. The M in AMERICA is low (PCGS # 4528) .
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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$633 |
Lot 1041 |
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1853 Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and untoned; a frosty specimen. The devices were struck with such force by the dies that all design elements show boldly including the 13 stars. An impressive 1853 With Arrows seated dime (PCGS # 4603) .
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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Lot 1042 |
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1863 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. Fully white gem. Without doubt the most visually stunning feature of this coin is its soft, frosted mint luster on the devices that produce a full "ultra" effect against the mirrored field. Full swirling mirrors, to be precise, cover both sides. In order to understand the superb grade further, notice that the coin is struck with care only now and then found; when it comes to the occasional softness at the high points, this piece received a full blow by the dies. Use it as a reference piece. Use it anyway you please. Just give it a strong bid. Only 460 proofs struck. Pop 2; none finer (PCGS # 4756) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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Lot 1043 |
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1866-S Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Nice frosty coin. Very rare in this grade. Pop 3; 2 finer in 66 (PCGS # 4644) .
Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000.
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Lot 1044 |
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1871 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and a frosty white coin struck from lightly clashed dies. Scarce. Pop 14; 14 finer, 7 in 65, 1 in 65 Star, 6 in 66 (PCGS # 4653) .
Estimated Value $700 - 750.
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$834 |
Lot 1045 |
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1875 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Nice gold and blue toning atop frosty mint luster. A beautiful gem. Housed in an old holder. Pop 47; 49 finer (PCGS # 4672) .
Estimated Value $600 - 635.
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$748 |
Lot 1046 |
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1882 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned on both sides. A frsoty gem. Pop 57; 65 finer (PCGS # 4690) .
Estimated Value $600 - 625.
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$546 |
Lot 1047 |
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1887-S Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. A nice white coin, though a small mark on Liberty's arm. Satiny luster. Pop 37; 7 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 4699) .
Estimated Value $750 - 800.
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Lot 1048 |
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1891 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. A fully white gem. Approximately 600 proofs struck. Mirror-sparkling fields ripple with original mint bloom. Against this are set nicely white, matte design elements achieving full cameo contrast on both sides. What's more, this is a solidly graded Proof 67, it displays above-average striking definition for a seated Liberty dime from the final year of issue. This is to say that the strike is 100% needle-sharp, not even a single fused hair strand over Liberty's head to keep this coin from being full. Pop 1; Finest graded at either service. (PCGS # 4788) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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$6,613 |
Lot 1049 |
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1896-O Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Lightly toned on the obverse. Tiny obverse scratch on Liberty's cheek. Pop 7; 10 finer, 4 in 65, 3 in 66, 1 in 66 Star, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 4810) .
Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,900.
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$3,738 |
Lot 1050 |
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1899-S Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Nicely toned. A highly original satiny gem with a nuance of reddish champagne to deep purple amber toning on both sides. Struck from well-prepared dies that imported a strong design, especially Liberty and the wreath (PCGS # 4820) .
Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400.
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$2,875 |
Lot 1051 |
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1901-S Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Nice bold strike with light golden toning. Pop 8; 11 finer, 5 in 65, 5 in 66, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 4826) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600.
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$1,898 |
Lot 1052 |
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1919-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Nice gold toning on both sides with excellent detail barring a smooth area of Liberty's hair at the high point of the design. Scarce. Pop 22; 4 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 4925) .
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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$1,438 |
Lot 1053 |
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1920-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Lightly toned. Pop 7; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 4933) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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$8,913 |
Lot 1054 |
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1925 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. A brilliant untoned gem. In an era where quality counts, this 1925 meets the qualifications. Pop 80; 29 finer, 26 in 66, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 4949) .
Estimated Value $750 - 850.
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Lot 1055 |
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1935-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Creamy golden surfaces that darken a bit about the upper borders on the obverse. Superb! (PCGS # 4997) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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Lot 1056 |
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1937 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68 Full Bands. Lovely obverse rainbow toning. Incredibly beautiful surfaces. Pop 33; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 5005) .
Estimated Value $600 - 650.
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$1,260 |
Lot 1057 |
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1937-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. A superb untoned gem. Pop 67; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 5009) .
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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$805 |
Lot 1058 |
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1942/1 Mercury Dime. ANACS graded MS-63. Looks like full split bands. Deeply toned on both sides. The fields on both sides are free of marks of any sort. Unsurpassable for its grade in terms of surface preservation, freedom from spots, both sides are frosted and very attractive (PCGS # 5037) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750.
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$3,105 |
Lot 1059 |
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1942/1 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded EF-45. Very clear overdate and a popular key date to this series (PCGS # 5036) .
Estimated Value $600 - 650.
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$978 |
Lot 1060 |
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1942/1-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Fine-15. A pleasing problem-free example. Popular key date and always in demand (PCGS # 5040) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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Lot 1061 |
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1943-S Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-68. Star. Nice blue and green reverse toning. Pop 1; none finer (PCGS # 5049) .
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
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Lot 1062 |
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1945 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. A hint of light tone however mostly untoned. Housed in a first generation holder. Very rare in Full Bands. Pop 43; 50 finer, 34 in 65, 13 in 66, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 5057) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 1063 |
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1947 Roosevelt Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands PQ. Lovely toning on both sides of this Premium Quality gem. Pop 27; none finer (PCGS # 85085) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$576 |
Lot 1064 |
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1950 Roosevelt Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67 Deep Cameo. A nice untoned gem housed in an old green holder. First year of the new Proofs after an 7-year hiatus. Pop 10; 1 in 68. (PCGS # 95225) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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