1800 10C JR-2 MS(PCGS#38755)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1108

等级

MS60

价格

98,517

详细说明

Bold and Brilliant Mint State 1800 Dime 1800 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-4+. MS-60 (NGC). Uncommon Mint State preservation for both the issue and the type, this is one of the most significant 1800 dimes that we have offered in recent sales. Satiny surfaces also reveal modest, yet appreciable semi-reflective qualities in the obverse field as the coin dips into a light. Wisps of light champagne-apricot iridescence deny full brilliance, although most viewing angles present a silver white coin. The strike is bold within fully, if not quite uniformly denticulated borders. Far smoother in hand than one might expect for the assigned grade, this impressive piece comes highly recommended for inclusion in an advanced type or variety set. The Heraldic Eagle reverse was born out of necessity as the tradition of adding a star to the reverse with each new state compelled a redesign once Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state in 1796. Mint Director Elias Boudinot instructed Chief Engraver Robert Scot to fix the number of starts at 13 to recognize the original colonies. In 1798 Scot introduced the Heraldic Eagle reverse based on the Great Seal of the United States while retaining the Draped Bust obverse. Because there is no mark of value, many of the reverse dies were originally used to strike gold quarter eagles since both denominations share a similar planchet diameter. The Heraldic Eagle dimes were produced until 1807 and were struck in respectable quantities. Weak strikes, die clashing and adjustment marks are frequent occurrences with this series, especially for the later issues where softly impressed details are the norm. Sharply struck examples are infrequently seen and are avidly sought. Popular as a turn-of-the-century issue, the 1800 was produced using two known die combinations, both of which share the same obverse. JR-1 and JR-2 are of roughly equal scarcity in terms of total number of coins extant, the typical survivor of which is in the middle to higher circulated grades (read: Fine to EF). In Mint State this date as a whole is rare, the present example numbering among the finest available to today's advanced collectors. Provenance: From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. NGC Census (both die marriages of the issue): 1; 4 finer (MS-65 finest). PCGS# 4470. NGC ID: 236H. Click here for certification details from NGC.