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1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-860

Strike Type
1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-860

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$17,825 PR65 03-09-2004 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

Completing Group 6, J-860 presents the modified Seated Liberty obverse and Standard wreath reverse in aluminum with a plain edge. Stack's Bowers has handled examples of this rare variety, confirming that at least a handful have survived in collectible condition. The aluminum plain-edge striking represents the most minimal possible presentation of this die combination — lightweight metal, no edge ornamentation — making it an instructive endpoint in the spectrum of variations that begins with the silver reeded-edge J-855.

Rarity Notes

R-8. Very rare, approximately 2-4 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-860, Pollock-941

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