1822 10C JR-1 MS(PCGS#38801)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

385

Grade

G4

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1822 Capped Bust Dime. JR-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3+. Good-4 (PCGS). A handsome, original piece toned in olive and dove-gray shades. All devices are at least partially discernible, and most are boldly outlined. The 1822 is a key date Capped Bust dime, the actual mintage of coins bearing this date likely on the order of just 25,000 pieces. One of perhaps 200 to 250 examples extant. PCGS# 4497. NGC ID: 236Z. Click here for certification details from PCGS.