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1831 JR-1 (R-1). 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) → Beaded Border (or Close Collar) Type (1828 - 1837) Return to Listing 1831 JR-1 (R-1). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Obverse type: Liberty's capped bust facing left. LIBERTY engraved around the base of her cap, 1831 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. E PLURIBUS UNUM on a scroll above the eagle's head. '10C' denomination below the eagle. Only a few are known in grades as high as this. The obverse is light gray while the periphery on this side is toned in deep gold, nearly brown. The reverse is a very attractive combination of light gray in the center, deeper brown and gray around the periphery. Engravers: John Reich and William Kneass Statutory Weight: 2.70 grams Statutory Size: 18.8 millimeters Mintage: 771,350 Ex Stack's privately in February 1977. Lot # 549  Session 1 Hammer Price: $1,300.00 Previous Lot • Next Lot

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