1870 H10C J-818, BN PR(PCGS#61062)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8683

Grade

PR65BN

Price

3,120

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> William Barber's portrait of Liberty seated to the left with an olive sprig in her left hand, right hand supports a shield with ribbon inscribed LIBERTY in raised letters. A free-standing liberty pole with cap is behind the portrait, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border, and the date 1870 is below. <strong>Rev:</strong> The same design that the Mint used to strike regular issue Liberty Seated half dimes of the era. The design is attributed to William Barber, according to Pollock. The fields are brightly reflective and enhance the sea-green and rose toning seen on each side. A truly remarkable example.