1805 10C JR-2 MS(PCGS#38769)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

410

Grade

MS65

Prix

19 800

Description du lot

Magnificent Gem 1805 4 Berries Dime 1805 Draped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-1. 4 Berries. MS-65 (NGC). This vividly toned Gem exhibits gorgeous cobalt blue, antique gold and salmon pink undertones to dominant steely-charcoal and copper-rose patina. The major design elements are sharply to fully defined, and the borders have complete denticulation in all areas save for along the upper left reverse border. The surfaces are nice for the assigned grade with exceptional luster in a softly frosted texture. Die life in 1805 had advanced sufficiently that the entire production run of 120,780 dimes struck in 1805 was accomplished using only two die marriages, the JR-2 with 4 berries on the olive branch (as represented here) and the JR-1 with 5 berries. The distribution between the two varieties is not known with any degree of precision, though the JR-2 is comparatively more available. Early dimes were heavily circulated alongside the Spanish American silver real or "bit" that traded domestically at 12½ cents. The grade distribution is therefore naturally heavily skewed toward the circulated end of the scale. Many estimates place the number of surviving examples in all grades at or near a thousand individual coins, but less than one-fifth qualify as Mint State, and of those most are at the lower end. Gem Mint State early dimes of any sort are notable rarities in of themselves and even with a relatively available issue such as the 1805 JR-2, they are quite challenging indeed. An outstanding fully Gem example such as presented here is a true find and worthy of inclusion in the finest early type or specialized dime cabinet. NGC Census: 17; 9 finer (MS-67 * finest). PCGS# 38769. NGC ID: 236S. Click here for certification details from NGC.