1871 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1088

Coin Details

Auction Record

$14 PR64 06-01-1941 B. Max Mehl

Description

The aluminum version of J-1086's innovative dime design, J-1088 represents the most experimental combination of design and metal in the 1871 dime group. A new design concept on an exotic metal composition doubled the experimental nature of this piece, making it a statement of the era's boundless ambition for coinage innovation. The piece envisions an American dime utterly unlike anything the public had ever encountered.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1088, Pollock-1223