1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-826
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $4,994
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-826 is a proof dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. Its obverse is William Barber's new seated Liberty of 1870, facing left with her right hand on a shield crossed by a LIBERTY scroll, an olive branch in her left hand and a pole and cap behind her, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and the date below. Its reverse puts 10 CENTS inside an open wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD at the top. USPatterns.com reports that these pieces were sold in complete sets. Fewer than a half dozen are known in silver. It is struck in silver with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-916, Adams-Woodin 1023 and Taxay EP650. Cataloged as PCGS #61070.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-826; Pollock-916; Adams-Woodin 1023; Taxay EP650
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