1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-873
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,038
- Sold
- Grade
- PR64
- Auction house
- Stack's
Description
The 1870 Proof Dime Pattern - J-873 is a proof dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. It was struck from the regular 1870 dime dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1870 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle, rather than true die trials. At least four are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-970 and Adams-Woodin 1035. Cataloged as PCGS #61117.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-873; Pollock-970; Adams-Woodin 1035
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