1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-830
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Coin Details
Auction Record
$6,600 PR65 09-17-2020 Heritage Auctions
Description
Completing the first design group, J-830 renders the regular Seated Liberty obverse and Standard Silver wreath reverse in aluminum with a plain edge. As the sixth of six systematic compositions for this die pairing, the piece closes out a methodical exploration of how one design combination performs across silver, copper, and aluminum with both reeded and plain edges. The plain-edge aluminum striking is among the lightest and most ethereal of all 1870 dime patterns, a coin that weighs almost nothing yet embodies an ambitious plan for the future of American silver coinage.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Estimated 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-830, Pollock-920
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