Lot 449
1805 Draped Bust Dime. 4 berries. . JR-2. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely gold and blue toning. This is a radiant specimen, both sides being covered in frosty, silver-white luster that has taken on varying degrees of color, the deepest shades affecting the rims as usual. Stylish reddish to lavender golds on the reverse turn into strikingly iridescent blue. The obverse has acquired a more even reddish heather brown patina on a base of light silver-gray. Devices, while not 100% full, are only dull in a couple of areas such as the shield lines and on PLURIBUS which is weak but still complete. Some of the stars above the eagle tend towards flatness, as well, again this is consistent with most Bust Dimes of the year. Hair waves and curls are sharp, and there are full drapery folds visible on this choice, splendid Mint State example. We note a few very minor adjustment lines through Liberty's hair. Pop 28; 49 finer. (PCGS # 4477) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000.
The Mark Gordon Collection.
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| Realized $11,500 |
