1871 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1085

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,877 PR64 04-30-2011 eBay

Description

The aluminum member of the design group anchored by J-1083, this dime pattern carries the modified Seated Liberty and wreath reverse into the exotic lightweight composition. By the fifth aluminum dime pattern in the 1871 series, the composition had been tested across enough design variants to provide a comprehensive evaluation of how aluminum performed at this denomination's specific diameter and thickness requirements.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1085, Pollock-1220