1830 Capped Bust Dime. JR-2. Rarity-1. Small 10 C. MS-64 (NGC).Satiny to modestly semi-reflective in finish, this inviting example is further adorned with wisps of cobalt blue and pale reddish-rose iridescence. Virtually full in strike, and expectably smooth for the assigned grade, this coin would do equally well in a high grade type or variety set. John Reich-2 is the only die marriage of the Small 10 C <em>Guide Book</em> variety of the 1830 Capped Bust dime, and it is readily identifiable by the round (as opposed to oval) shape of the digit 0 in the denomination. Although plentiful by the standards of the issue in an absolute sense, AU and Mint State survivors are scarce and can be challenging to locate in todays market. This is one of the finest certified, and its offering in this sale represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the astute early dime enthusiast.NGC Census (JR-2 attribution only): 2; 0 finer.
