1871 10C J-1085, RB PR(PCGS#71344)

The June 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4077

Grade

PR66RB

Price

5,581

Lot Description

1871 Pattern Dime. Judd-1085, Pollock-1221. Rarity-6+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-66 RB (NGC). Obverse with Longacre's Indian Princess design, 13 stars surround with date below. Reverse is the regular dies for the dime of that year. Faded mint color of rosy-red with tinges of blue in the design elements. Boldly struck throughout and free of spots or marks from handling. This is the finest example certified by NGC and along at the PR-66 category. PCGS# 71344. NGC Census: 1; none finer in any designation.