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1871 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1079

Strike Type
1871 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1079

Coin Details

Year
1871
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$18,400 PR66 03-24-2010 Heritage Auctions

Description

The aluminum version of the modified star-arrangement dime, J-1079 extends this design concept into the most experimental composition available to the Mint. Among dime patterns, aluminum strikings are particularly scarce because the tiny planchets were difficult to produce uniformly in this challenging metal. The piece represents the intersection of artistic refinement and metallurgical ambition that defined the Trade Dollar era pattern program.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare, approximately 3-8 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1079, Pollock-1214

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