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1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-833

Strike Type
1870 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1870
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Standard Silver Patterns (1870)
Designer
William Barber/Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$5,000
Sold
Grade
CH PR
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-833 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 is the regular 1870 dime die, with ONE DIME in a wreath. USPatterns.com reports that these pieces were sold in complete sets. More than a dozen are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-923, Adams-Woodin 1032 and Taxay EP657. Cataloged as PCGS #61077.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-833; Pollock-923; Adams-Woodin 1032; Taxay EP657

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