 1809 JR-1 (R-4). Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Perhaps better but limited by very faint hairlines beneath the gold and blue toning. Strong lustre and sharply impressed with full definition on Liberty's tiniest curls and all but a couple of obverse stars showing their full radial centers. Sharp on the reverse too, with more intense blue and gold peripheral toning, lighter silver at the center. Identifiable by a minute planchet void over 'ER' of AMERICA. An exquisite coin for the date, carefully preserved from the time of issue. For some reason 1809 Dimes were not generally saved in Uncirculated condition, and collectors must fight over the few that turn up at auction. This is curious, as examples of the first year of a new type were usually saved in large numbers. Coins of this calibre are indeed rare, making this a coin worthy of the finest collection.
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