1839 10C No Drapery MS64+ NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The No Drapery dime, with stars on the obverse, was only produced from 1838 through 1839, and during part of 1840, making this a desirable three-year type for collectors. This high-end Choice coin exhibits a sharp strike overall, with blending of the dentils present at the upper portions of each side. Areas of deep gray toning surround the design elements on the obverse while the reverse features orange and russet toning with hints of green-gray. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,056.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1839 10C No Drapery MS64 NGC. CAC. Fortin-106a. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Both sides display interesting die cracks. The obverse rim is wider than the reverse rim, which may have caused some of the cracks. Well struck, smooth, and satiny with deep gunmetal-gray and walnut-brown patina. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,116.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1839 10C No Drapery MS64 NGC. CAC. Fortin-106a. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Both sides display interesting die cracks. The obverse rim is wider than the reverse rim, which may have caused some of the cracks. Well struck, smooth, and satiny with deep gunmetal-gray and walnut-brown patina. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,116.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1838 10C Large Stars MS66+ NGC. CAC. Fortin-108a. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The so-called "Partial Drapery" variety resulted from a clash of the E in DIME near the elbow, though the clashmark is moderately faded on this example. The flag of the 1 in the date is repunched. Satiny and intricately struck with smooth surfaces and dusky olive-gray, lilac, and chestnut-brown toning. Census: 29 in 66 (1 in 66+), 11 finer (10/13). Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $6,756.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1838 10C Large Stars MS66+ NGC. CAC. Fortin-108a. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The so-called "Partial Drapery" variety resulted from a clash of the E in DIME near the elbow, though the clashmark is moderately faded on this example. The flag of the 1 in the date is repunched. Satiny and intricately struck with smooth surfaces and dusky olive-gray, lilac, and chestnut-brown toning. Census: 29 in 66 (1 in 66+), 11 finer (10/13). Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $6,756.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1838 10C Large Stars MS65+ NGC. Fortin-104. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A bold radial die crack at 7:30 may be of interest to the specialist. The obverse rim has breaks between 8 and 9 o'clock. Fully struck and unabraded with deep steel-blue and lavender-red toning. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,820.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1838 10C Large Stars MS65+ NGC. Fortin-104. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A bold radial die crack at 7:30 may be of interest to the specialist. The obverse rim has breaks between 8 and 9 o'clock. Fully struck and unabraded with deep steel-blue and lavender-red toning. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,820.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1836 10C MS62+ NGC. CAC. JR-1, R.3. There is a Fancy 8 in the date and the scroll ends under the center of the left leg of M in AMERICA, identifying the JR-1 Variety. The JR-1 is somewhat scarce, but examples in VF or better condition can be located with patience. However, Mint State specimens are challenging to obtain. This well-detailed specimen retains most of its original mint luster, under a patina of champagne-gold, lavender, and slate-gray. A few minor contact marks do little to detract from the strong visual appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,175.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1836 10C MS62+ NGC. CAC. JR-1, R.3. There is a Fancy 8 in the date and the scroll ends under the center of the left leg of M in AMERICA, identifying the JR-1 Variety. The JR-1 is somewhat scarce, but examples in VF or better condition can be located with patience. However, Mint State specimens are challenging to obtain. This well-detailed specimen retains most of its original mint luster, under a patina of champagne-gold, lavender, and slate-gray. A few minor contact marks do little to detract from the strong visual appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,175.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1835 10C MS63 NGC. CAC. JR-5, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The available JR-5 variety is recognized by the Block 8 in the date and the position of the serif of C in the denomination under the tip of the stem. This impressive Select specimen is sharply detailed throughout, with deeply toned lavender and dove-gray surfaces that display occasional traces of mint luster. A couple of minor marks in the field below the scroll explain the grade. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,467.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.