1869 Proof Dime Pattern - J-700
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$5,175 PR67 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions
Description
This proof dime pattern marks the fifth variety in the extensive 1869 series. The dime's compact silver planchet presented particular challenges for design innovation, as the limited surface area constrained the complexity of design elements that could be rendered with acceptable clarity. Each variety in the J-696 through J-720 range represents a different approach to balancing artistic ambition with the practical limitations of the ten-cent coin's size, testing how much visual information could be effectively communicated on the small denomination.
Rarity Notes
R.6. Approximately 15-20 examples estimated.
Cross References
Pollock-3736
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