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Lot 1092 - 1864 Pattern Dime. Copper. J-381 P-449 PCGS PR65 RD

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Lot 1092 - 1864 Pattern Dime. Copper. J-381 P-449 PCGS PR65 RD
1864 Pattern Dime. Copper, plain edge. J-381. P-449. Copper, Reeded edge. These are the regular dies to coin the dimes of this year. Beautiful full bright red with just a trace of mellowing in the fields. Fully struck by the dies and <I>a simply stunning coin.</I>

Finest certified by PCGS. NGC has graded 4 examples of this issue, the best technically being a Proof 66 Red sold in a Bowers 12/2003 sale, making this very rare coin likely second finest known as PCGS hasn't graded any higher than PR-65 Red. (#80552)