Lot 2420
1802. . JR-3. NGC graded MS-61. Very nicely toned on both sides featuring a blending of pale violet with royal blue. Much iridescence. The rarity of the 1802 dime was recognized almost as soon as coin collecting reached the phase of sophistication where collectors started assembling date sets of America's most pre-eminent early bust coins.
A rigorously graded Mint State coin this is, although an understanding of the nature of these early bust coins will make it necessary for beginning collectors to accept its grade. Unlike some 1802 bust dime varieties where Liberty's face is weak, this supuerior JR-3 example shows excellent detail from the mouth to the top of the head, nothing is flat, all shows its finer detail. A similar area on the reverse which is also usually flat is again very sharply impressed by the dies. Perhaps a couple of clouds below STATES OF might be stronger, but the shield and wings are impressive to us. The remaining detail on both sides is boldly defined. The underlying surfaces beneath delightful natural toning are quite smooth and free of injury. We note a small indentation in the border above ED of UNITED.
Die State. The reverse has a crack through CA of AMERICA to the rim and is the most prominent feature. Pop 4; 2 in 62.
Only 10,975 minted. The diagnostic die crack through CA of AMERICA is very clear, and this is seen on all examples of this die pairing.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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