1869 Proof Dime Pattern - J-697

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,800 CH PR 03-17-1992 Stack's

Description

A second proof dime pattern for 1869, continuing the massive experimental program that William Barber launched for the ten-cent denomination. The scale of the 1869 dime pattern series dwarfs all previous years combined, with twenty-eight varieties compared to fifteen total from 1866-1868. This dramatic increase in experimental activity reflects Barber's fresh perspective on the denomination's design and his vision for modernizing the Seated Liberty aesthetic that had served since 1837. J-697 features distinguishing die characteristics from the adjacent varieties.

Rarity Notes

R.6. Approximately 15-20 examples estimated.

Cross References

Pollock-3733