Lot 1686
1796 Draped Bust Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned on both sides. Semi reflective surfaces. Popular first year of issue. NGC holder #596631-003. This interesting variety the so-called "hyphenated date" because of the die crack through the date. While not the terminal die state, this is a late intermediate state that has a extensive cracks visible on both sides. High grade examples of any 1796 draped bust, small eagle dime are always elusive, and this Mint State 63 may well be one of the most attractive JR-6 varieties known. The surfaces are mostly smooth and free of marks, with a solid overlay of old-silver patina that ranges from russet to gray on each side. Liberty's hair curls are especially sharp as are the feathers on the eagle's breast, with the only area of softness being on the tops of several of the obverse stars. There is a little adjustment noticeable at the "lovelock" curl, made before the planchet was sent to the coining press. Frosty for the most part, the fields show just a hint of the sometimes-seen semi-prooflike finish. An interesting and well-preserved example of this popular first-year issue. Pop 17; 33 finer.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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