1870 10C J-832 PR(PCGS#61076)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5227

Grade

PR66

Price

3,055

Lot Description

1870 Pattern Dime. Judd-832, Pollock-922. Rarity-7-. Silver. Plain Edge. Proof-66 (NGC). CAC. Obverse: William Barber's seated Liberty left, left hand holding olive branch, right hand resting on shield with LIBERTY on a draped ribbon, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, date below. Reverse: from the regular-issue die of the circulating dimes of the era. Deep steel-gray surfaces reveal lively electric-blue and rose iridescence on reflective fields and frosty motifs, especially in a bold light source. Tied for finest Judd-832 certified by NGC. Choice for the grade. NGC Census: 2; none finer. PCGS# 61076. NGC Census: 2; none finer.