1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-873

Coin Details

Auction Record

$6,038 PR64 01-19-2005 Stack's

Description

The 1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-873 is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. The obverse features experimental designs for a proposed "Standard Silver Dollar" of reduced weight and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $6,038 PR64 01-19-2005 Stack's. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #61117.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Estimated 4-12 examples known. Was deliberately struck for sale to collectors in sets.

Cross References

Judd-873, Pollock-970