1869 10C J-710, BN PR(PCGS#60935)

1869 10C J-710, BN PR (PCGS#60935)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: 1869 Pattern Dime. Judd-710, Pollock-789. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). Obv:A bust of Liberty faces right with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST inscribed on a scroll below. Liberty is wearing a headband ornamented with a single star, and her hair is tied in a bun. Rev:The denomination 10 CENTS is encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves with the inscription STANDARD SILVER above and the date 1869 below. A beautiful near-Gem, otherwise warm autumn-brown patina yields to considerable remnants of rose-orange mint color as the surfaces dip into a light. Fully struck with smooth-looking surfaces and eye appeal to spare. Judd-710 is one of the Standard Silver types, examples originally sold in pattern Proof sets with the other designs and denominations. A dozen or so examples are believed extant of this scarce type. Provenance: From the Jerome S. Reznick Collection. Earlier from Hollinbeck-Kagin's 297th Mail Sale, May 1972, lot 1421. Collector tag with provenance notation included. PCGS Population: 3; with a single Proof-65 BN finer in this category. PCGS# 60935. NGC ID: 29RR. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.