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1796 10C MS64 NGC JR-4, R.4. Although other silver coins were produced as early as 1794, the silver dime was not introduced until 1796. Some were saved as the first of their kind, such as the current offering. The surfaces are pleasing as they are satin smooth and free of all but minute signs of contact. The strike is towering for this date, with Liberty's curls boldly defined and the eagle's feathers showing full definition on his wings, and most of the breast feathers too. Toned in a mix of blue and russet jewel tone shades spanning the entire surface of the obverse and reverse. Flecks of silver shine through in areas as well. One of seven different die pairings used in 1796 to produce dimes, this variety is much scarcer than most and represents about ten percent of those known today. This lovely coin would be ideal for a type set or, less likely as the number of participants are fewer, for inclusion in a set of die varieties. The grade is high and the eye appeal matches. NGC Census: 19 in 64, 19 finer (MS67 finest) within the designation. (PCGS 4461)
23 September 2013, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesUS$40,000 - US$45,000
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1796 10C MS64 NGC
JR-4, R.4. Although other silver coins were produced as early as 1794, the silver dime was not introduced until 1796. Some were saved as the first of their kind, such as the current offering. The surfaces are pleasing as they are satin smooth and free of all but minute signs of contact. The strike is towering for this date, with Liberty's curls boldly defined and the eagle's feathers showing full definition on his wings, and most of the breast feathers too. Toned in a mix of blue and russet jewel tone shades spanning the entire surface of the obverse and reverse. Flecks of silver shine through in areas as well. One of seven different die pairings used in 1796 to produce dimes, this variety is much scarcer than most and represents about ten percent of those known today. This lovely coin would be ideal for a type set or, less likely as the number of participants are fewer, for inclusion in a set of die varieties. The grade is high and the eye appeal matches. NGC Census: 19 in 64, 19 finer (MS67 finest) within the designation. (PCGS 4461)