Lot 1288
1822 Capped Bust Dime. . JR-1. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Encased in NGC holder 1972909-001. Well struck with reflective services. A very rare date in Mint State. Bright silver surfaces with reflective rather than frosty luster including a few dashes of light golden brown toning. Generally sharp impression with slight weakness noted on a few stars and on the highest design points. The eagle is impressively struck with only the tops of the claws somewhat rounded. Virtually none of the usual trivial surface marks are present, in keeping with the very choice Mint State 64 category. Only this single die marriage is known for the 1822 dimes, and all are quite scarce, despite there being several Mint State examples known. The authors of the Dime Book noted that about 10 Mint State examples existed, with perhaps another 30 coins in Fine 12 to About Uncirculated 58 grades. The balance, certainly over 200 coins, are in grades of Very Good or less. Opportunities to acquire a choice Uncirculated 1822 Dime are few and far between. Pop 1; the only prooflike graded at either service.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
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