1798/7 10C 16 Star Reverse MS(PCGS#4468)

The Regency Auction 30

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

126

等级

MS64

价格

285,948

详细说明

JR-1. This is truly a very CHOICE Mint State Bust dime. This coin has a few traits that make it especially interesting. First it is the first of two die marriages that features this overdate obverse, this one, paired with the 16 Star reverse is the only die engraved by John Gardner, and not Robert Scot, and it was also employed to strike 1797 BD-1 quarter eagles. The present coin has a vibrant, brilliant luster that is boldly retained under light pewter-silver in the centers with a delicate rose overlay and deeper slate-blue at the peripheries. Rather crisply struck from clashed, lapped, and damaged dies, you can see all forms of interesting die characteristics throughout the obverse, including a line that starts at star 3, is interrupted by the bust, and then picks up again at Liberty's nose, before terminating at star 9. This is listed in the JR reference as being from an early strike, this feature later wears away and is not seen on most specimens. The eye appeal is wonderful for any early dime, and especially so for a 1798. PCGS 9, NGC 3. The most recent example to sell was from a later die state, without the die scratch, but with distracting, splotchy toning on the obverse, which sold for $19,975 in the 2017 ANA auction. In looking at previous auction records, we cannot find this coin having previously sold in auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value lists a value of $32,500. We are pleased to present this probable Condition Census piece and we know it will see strong collector interest when it crosses the block. Good luck! Cert. Number 36661386 PCGS # 4468