1870 10C J-869, BN PR (PCGS#61113)
The January 2011 Tampa Bay Rarities Sale
- Auctioneer
- Bowers & Merena
- Lot Number
- 1276
- Grade
- PR63
- Price
- 2,935
- Lot Description
- 1870 Pattern Dime. Judd-869, Pollock-965. Rarity-7+. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). Standard Silver design with a right-facing bust of Liberty serving as the focal device on the obverse. Liberty is wearing a headband ornamented with a single star, and her hair is tied in a bun. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll below. On the reverse, a wreath of oak and laurel leaves surrounds the denomination 10 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER above and the date 1870 below. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.<br /> A glorious piece with full originality, otherwise golden-orange surfaces are further adorned with even more vivid reddish-rose highlights. Fully struck, quite smooth and possessing above-average eye appeal at the lower reaches of Choice quality.
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