Lot 2144
1837 Capped Bust Dime. MS-60+. A rare coin in this grade, perhaps half a dozen are known in mint state, perhaps saved as the last of their kind with the advent of the Seated design later in the year 1837. This particular coin boasts frosty luster with slightly mottled gold toning on the right side of the obverse and through the stars, the reverse with more gold toning with areas of rich iridescent blue at the periphery over luster. Well struck by the dies, and well preserved, although we note a few trivial hairlines on the obverse devices. A condition census coin for the variety, and worth a strong bid for the rarity as well.
Estimated Value $475 - 600.
From Stack's January 15, 1997 sale, lot 513.
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