1870 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-910
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$5,288 PR65 04-23-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
Aluminum with a reeded edge, J-910 translates the three-star cap Liberty Head and regular-issue eagle reverse into the lightest available metal. The aluminum version of this hybrid die marriage produces a particularly jarring sensory experience: the reverse eagle and IN GOD WE TRUST motto signal an authentic United States quarter, yet the coin weighs barely a quarter of what a genuine silver quarter should. The reeded edge adds the familiar tactile element of production coinage, making the weight discrepancy even more noticeable when this piece is handled alongside silver examples from the same die pair.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, approximately 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-910, Pollock-999
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