1868 10C J-647 PR(PCGS#60865)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6614

Grade

PR64

Price

4,560

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> A bust of Liberty faces left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1868 below. The design is identical to that used to strike regular issue Braided Hair large cents of the Mature Head type from 1843 to 1857. <strong>Rev:</strong> A wreath of laurel surrounds the denomination TEN CENTS with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. Luxurious frosty to semi-reflective surfaces with a tinge of pale gold and champagne-pink iridescence to dominant bright pewter gray color. According to the <em>uspatterns.com</em> website, approximately two dozen examples of Judd-647 are extant, the type being popular with both pattern specialists and large cent enthusiasts. This is an exceptionally nice specimen at the Choice Proof level and will please even the most discerning bidder.