1870 25C J-889 PR(PCGS#61133)

The March 2010 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Bowers & Merena

Lot Number

3498

Grade

PR10

Price

1,526

Lot Description

1870 Pattern Quarter. Judd-889, Pollock-988. Rarity-7-. Proof-10 (NGC). Standard Silver design with a right-facing bust of Liberty as the focal device on the obverse. Liberty is wearing a soft cap ornamented with three stars. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed on a scroll below. The reverse exhibits the denomination 25 CENTS and the date 1870 surrounded by a wreath of corn and cotton. The word STANDARD is above. Struck in silver with a plain edge.<br />     Almost certainly a pocket piece, this coin is well worn, yet with outline definition to all major elements of the design. Nicely toned in dove-gray patina, with a few minor rim disturbances that we mention solely for accuracy.