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1822 10C AU50 NGC. JR-1, R.3. Reiver state a. An excep 1822[10C] JR-1, R.4. Reiver state a. AU50 NGC

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1822 10C AU50 NGC. JR-1, R.3. Reiver state a. An excep 1822[10C] JR-1, R.4. Reiver state a. AU50 NGC
<B>1822<10C> JR-1, R.4. Reiver state a. AU50 NGC.</B></I> An exceptional example of this elusive date that boasts pewter-gray toning over luster in the fields, and clean surfaces throughout. There is a tiny nick on Liberty's cheek which should help identify this coin in the future. On the lower obverse there is a trace of darker gray toning along the dentils. Fully struck by the dies and well preserved, with minimal wear on the high points of the devices. An impressive coin for the specialist and a collector's delight.<BR> Two decades ago when the authors wrote <I>Early United States Dimes 1796-1837</B></I> they estimated that there were perhaps 10 1822 dimes in all grades of Uncirculated and another 10 grading from XF40 to AU58. While this date is certainly obtainable, finding a nice example is quite a challenge. Most coins stay in collections for a very long time, and are rarely sold. The reported mintage of 100,000 pieces is almost certainly high, with some likely dated 1821 or even 1823 that were coined during 1822. A study of over 400 auction appearances of early dimes (see Appendix E, page 269 of the dime book) clearly shows that as a date, the 1822 dime appears less frequently than the 1809 and 1811 dimes, both of which have much lower reported mintages. Furthermore, this date is just downright hard to find in grades above VG. The present AU50 might be overshadowed by the dozens of rare varieties and die states included in the Reiver collection, but this is truly a rare and desirable coin in this grade, and should not be overlooked by any serious student of numismatics.<BR><I>No pedigree information included.</B></I> Envelope Included.