1831 10C JR-3 MS(PCGS#38851)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5175

Grade

MS66+

Price

25,200

Lot Description

The Finest Known 1831 JR-3 Dime 1831 Capped Bust Dime. JR-3. Rarity-1. MS-66+ (PCGS). This is a thoroughly angelic Gem bathed in snow white frost with just a tinge of champagne iridescence at the rims. An impressively sharp strike has imparted uniformly intricate detail throughout the design, making this a prized specimen for both specialists and type collectors. Both sides remain smooth and unblemished even under close inspection with a loupe, the validity of the premium Gem Mint State grade from PCGS assured in our minds. A network of delicate die cracks linking the peripheral devices is as made. This beautiful Gem represents the pinnacle of surface preservation for the 1831 JR-3 die pairing. It tops the Condition Census, ranking just above the handful of MS-65 and MS-66 examples that complete the roster. In our (American Numismatic Rarities') previous offering of this piece in May 2005, this coin was certified MS-67 by NGC, emphasizing its premium quality status at the current PCGS-assigned grade of MS-66+. Sure to sell for a strong bid. Provenance: From our (American Numismatic Rarities') J.B. Worthington Collection sale, May 2005, lot 131; Heritage's sale of the Southwest Collection, February 2008, lot 88; Heritage's sale of the Joseph C. Thomas Collection, April 2009, lot 2236. PCGS Population (all die marriages of the issue): 1; 5 finer (MS-68 finest). PCGS# 38851. NGC ID: 237B. Click here for certification details from PCGS.