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1834 JR-5 Bust Dime, Large 4, JR-5, R.1, MS67 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Bender Collection. Among the Finest at PCGS. An Early Die State, Vividly Toned. A pointed stub of the crossbar on an oversized 4 identifies the JR-5 variety, a readily available die marriage among 1834 dimes, but nonetheless rare in Superb Gem condition, such as this colorfully toned example. Dappled beige-gold accents enliven the overall vivid turquoise-blue toning. The coin is sharply struck from an early die state, with a light crack through STATES and a trio of light cracks through the date. Later JR-5 die states show a cascade of heavy reverse die cracks and cuds through multiple, more advanced die stages. The 635,000-piece mintage required seven varieties, making 1834 dimes interesting for specialists by the early and late die states. Among Large 4 varieties, this vibrant and sharply struck example offers tremendous eye appeal supported by CAC-endorsement. A Superb Gem, it is tied for numerical finest at PCGS, with a single Plus-graded example marginally finer. Population (all Large 4 varieties): 3 in 67, 0 finer. CAC: 4 in 67, 0 finer (11/22). -- Ex: Kennywood Collection (ANR, 1/2005), lot 349; Richard C. Jewell Collection (Stack's Bowers, 8/2011), lot 7274; August Signature (Heritage, 8/2022), lot 3746. Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 237E, Variety PCGS# 38877, Base PCGS# 4526, Greysheet# 213118)
Before GC, was purchased by previous owner at 2021 June 17-20 U.S. Coins Signature Auction #1331. PR67 Deep Cameo, White-on-Black Contrast. From that sale: 1882 10C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. F-101, R.3. Proof 1882 dimes with Deep Cameo contrast are rare. As of (5/21), PCGS has certified only eight pieces as such. NGC has graded only seven coins as Ultra Cameo, with none above the PR66 level. The present Superb Gem is essentially as made, with glassy fields and frosty legends and motifs. A full strike contributes further to the quality. Population: 2 in 67 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (5/21).
1905 Dime, PR67 Deep Cameo; Sole Deep Cameo Certified. 1905 10C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. With 727 pieces struck, the 1905 proof Barber dime is available in the absolute sense, but Cameos are scarce. This Superb Gem holds down top spot as the only Deep (or Ultra) Cameo submission certified by either PCGS or NGC (10/21). Faint tinges of golden color accent the deep mirrors and frosty devices, while sharp design definition and impeccable preservation heighten the visual appeal. Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 1-2/2015), lot 3087. From The Phyllis Norman Collection.
This 1939-D Mercury dime, Lot 215 at Legend Rare Coin’s 34th Regency Auction held Sept. 26, 2019, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nev., in conjunction with the PCGS Members Only Show., commanded $42,300. Graded MS-69 FB, it brought $42,300 on an estimate of $30,000-$35,000. I purchased from GC 5 years later.
