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1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-855

Strike Type
1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-855

Coin Details

Year
1870
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Standard Silver Patterns (1870)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$5,000 PR66 09-02-2022 eBay

Description

Returning to the seated figure motif, J-855 features a modified version of William Barber's Seated Liberty — Liberty seated left with shield and olive branch, but distinguished from the Group 2 obverse by subtle differences in the figure's proportions and the arrangement of the drapery. Unlike Group 2 which used the regular dime reverse, this group pairs the Seated Liberty obverse with the Standard wreath reverse bearing 10 CENTS, STANDARD, and the date. Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this combination bridges the traditional seated format with the new Standard Silver denomination marking.

Rarity Notes

High R-6. Approximately 13-30 examples estimated.

Cross References

Judd-855, Pollock-935

External References

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