@Numismatic Student: I think there are 30 or less 1797 dimes (with 16 stars) in this grade or higher. It is probably in the top 30 specimens for 1797 dimes in general, though. I also really like the eye--again, at this time, DL also had a 1796 dime in an AU(50) holder that was CACed with some bits of the same green toning, but in weird, less attractive patterns. The wear was a lot more substantial, though, and I found the coin to be ugly. For some reason, this dime spoke to me a lot more than other similarly graded specimens did. I am sure that there may be 1796 AU(55) dimes that look a little nicer, but I don't mind this one representing its type in my collection with its good strike and bold details.
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