1871 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1089

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,830 PR64 09-23-2002 Superior Galleries

Description

Closing the sixteen-entry 1871 dime pattern series, J-1089 was struck in copper-nickel, adding a fourth composition to the design variants explored during this year. Copper-nickel dime patterns are relatively unusual in the Trade Dollar era because the dime was firmly established as a silver-alloy denomination, but testing in this alloy acknowledged the growing role of copper-nickel in American coinage. The piece rounds out one of the most comprehensive single-year dime pattern programs in Mint history.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1089, Pollock-1224