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1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-867

Strike Type
1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-867

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$5,463 PR67 01-25-2004 Superior Galleries

Description

The eighth and final standard design group for the 1870 dime patterns introduces another Liberty Head variant, distinguished by its specific headwear and portrait treatment from the preceding groups. Paired with the Standard wreath reverse, this silver reeded-edge striking rounds out the comprehensive catalog of obverse portrait concepts tested for the proposed standard silver dime. Heritage Auctions has offered examples grading PR65, indicating that well-preserved specimens do survive among the small population of known pieces.

Rarity Notes

High R-6. Approximately 10-20 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-867, Pollock-963

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