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Early Dimes
1796 10C JR-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Indiana Collection. JR-2 features the only use of these two dies, yet neither die is known to have catastrophically cracked. The authors of Bust Dime -- Variety Identification Guide (2015) suggest that this means that JR-2 was the final die variety struck in 1796. In any case, JR-2 is scarce and, like the other varieties of this date, is usually seen only well-worn or with environmental problems. This CAC-approved Choice XF example is a condition rarity. The grading services have only attributed a handful of JR-2 coins this fine, and CAC, which does not distinguish between die varieties in their population report, has only green-stickered six coins in this grade, all varieties combined. The coin displays uniform olive-gray patina with subtle hints of semireflectivity in protected portions of the fields. The strike is even and exact, although minor weakness is seen on the eagle's head and breast, and on the central part of Liberty's hair curls. Light clash marks add character to otherwise smooth, problem-free surfaces.
From The Evansville Collection
HID02901242017
1796 10C JR-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Indiana Collection. JR-2 features the only use of these two dies, yet neither die is known to have catastrophically cracked. The authors of Bust Dime -- Variety Identification Guide (2015) suggest that this means that JR-2 was the final die variety struck in 1796. In any case, JR-2 is scarce and, like the other varieties of this date, is usually seen only well-worn or with environmental problems. This CAC-approved Choice XF example is a condition rarity. The grading services have only attributed a handful of JR-2 coins this fine, and CAC, which does not distinguish between die varieties in their population report, has only green-stickered six coins in this grade, all varieties combined. The coin displays uniform olive-gray patina with subtle hints of semireflectivity in protected portions of the fields. The strike is even and exact, although minor weakness is seen on the eagle's head and breast, and on the central part of Liberty's hair curls. Light clash marks add character to otherwise smooth, problem-free surfaces.
From The Evansville Collection
HID02901242017