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1823/2 JR-3 (R-2). Large E's. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Obverse type: From Stack's October 2005 New York Auction, Session 1 on Oct 18, 2005 Previous Lot • Next Lot      Categories  •  Stack's October 2005 New York → The Lemus Collection of United States Dimes, 1796-1916 → U. S. Dimes → U. S. Capped Bust Dimes (1809 - 1837) → Wide Border (or Open Collar) Type (1809 - 1828) Return to Listing 1823/2 JR-3 (R-2). Large E's. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Obverse type: Liberty's capped bust facing left. LIBERTY engraved around the base of her cap, 1823/2 overdate below her bust. Reverse type: Modified heraldic eagle derived from the Great Seal of the United States of America. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the upper half of the rim. Large E's. E PLURIBUS UNUM on a scroll above the eagle's head. Denomination '10 C' below the eagle. A pleasing example of a variety that is rarely found Choice. The obverse is toned in a rich gray and pale rose, while the reverse is a combination of bright iridescent blue green around a very deep rose gray center. A light toning line or mint-made lamination can be seen in the lower left obverse field. Engraver: John Reich Statutory Weight: 2.70 grams Statutory Size: 18.8 millimeters Mintage: 440,000 Ex Stack's privately in September 1978. Lot # 536  Session 1 Hammer Price: $950.00 Previous Lot • Next Lot

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