Lot 452
1796 Draped Bust Dime. Sharpness of EF-45 but damaged. A rare coin, but the surfaces have been lightly scraped and scratched on both sides. The most apparent area is between D and S of UNITED STATES and again around OF. Most of these surface marks are light, but can easily be seen with a glass. This is a tragedy, as this coin would be a very high grade example of this rare variety, and possibly in the condition census. In addition, there are some adjustment marks on the reverse rim, and it appears that some of the surface scratches were done to reduce these. Light gold to brown toning, and well struck. A later die state with the reverse die cud over the first T of STATES.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from J. C. Macallister on March 31, 1944 as "Unc." for $50.00.
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