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The Collectors' Auction 2008
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1796 "JR-2, R.4," PCGS Genuine. 1796 "JR-2, R.4," PCGS Genuine.
Lot Title: 1796 "JR-2, R.4," PCGS Genuine.
Description: JR-2 is a better die marriage variety for 1796, though with an R.4 rarity, it is not impossible to find. However, not many could have survived to modern times with the level of detail offered by the present coin. It is housed in a PCGS "genuine" holder and appears to have choice AU details. It is impossible to surmise the origin of the slight slender lines on the right of the obverse, as they have toned right over with the rest of the coin, but the high grade and exquisite, original nature of the patina ensure that they were imparted very soon after the coin was struck.

A very attractive coin whose faults are not at all apparent without scrupulous examination under a loupe. Even in that case, it is almost certain that most collectors would miss the problem at first, as the hairlines are surprisingly subtle and camouflaged so well by outstanding patina. A great coin whose type set value should not be ignored or underestimated by prudent collectors!

Low Estimate: $13,500.00
High Estimate: $15,000.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $13,250.00
Price Realized: -
1796 "JR-2, R.4," PCGS Genuine.
1796 "JR-2, R.4," PCGS Genuine.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
561The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$1,400.00
1796 (JR-1) circulated/impaired.
Ex-Stack's, Rich Uhrich Collection, 2/26/2008: 1471. Slightly bent, which is the reason the obverse grades G+, and the reverse is unevenly worn to AG-3. Call the overall grade "good-minus", with...
419The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010$12,750.00
1796 (JR-1, R.3) NGC XF-45 CAC.
sn: 3177232-007. JR-1 is familiar to early dime collectors as the most common 1796 die-marriage, instantly identifiable by the cud on the first star. Obviously, being the first year of the type, any...
400The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$12,250.00
1796 "JR-4, R.4" Small Eagle. PCGS Genuine.
Variegated toning is comprised of navy-blue, burnt-orange and golden undertones, overlaid by deep grey patina. PCGS has only called this coin "genuine" without certifying the grade, and your cataloger...
404The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$5,250.00
1796 ANACS XF-45 Details, Altered Surfaces.
ANACS has supplied a disclaimer of “altered surfaces,” but to be specific, this coin has been whizzed in spots to smooth a few hairlines or handling marks. It was then cleverly recolored in tones...
1005The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006$2,900.00
1796 VF-20+.
An impressive circulated example of a JR-6 specimen -- diagnostic by the distinctive obverse die breaks with the most obvious through 179 of the date. Possibly subjected to a light cleaning, but it...
1190The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$975.00
1796 JR-1 AG-3.
This is the most prevailing variety for the first year of issue with the Small Eagle Reverse. It is immediately recognizable by the large cud on the rim beneath the first star on the obverse. Its...

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