1870 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-818

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,230 PR65BN 02-23-2023 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

Featuring a Seated Liberty obverse with a drapery modification distinct from J-814, this copper-nickel half dime pattern continues the systematic exploration of design-composition combinations. The drapery variations between different Seated Liberty dies in the 1870 series are often subtle enough to require careful side-by-side comparison, reflecting the fine-grained level of experimentation that William Barber brought to the Standard Silver program. Each drapery treatment affected how light played across the figure, influencing the coin's visual impact in ways that varied between compositions.

Rarity Notes

R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-818, Pollock-911