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1879 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1586

Strike Type
1879 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1879
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879)
Designer
George T. Morgan
Composition
Silver
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$48,875
Sold
Grade
PR67
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1879 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1586 is a proof dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. This is part of George T. Morgan's uniform silver design of 1879, which put a modified version of his dollar head on the dime, quarter and half dollar, with five leaves instead of four above the LIBERTY ribbon. A complete set is in the Smithsonian. Morgan made two dime reverses, differing in the wreath; over a dozen of this one are known in silver. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1779, Adams-Woodin 1628 and Taxay EP1129. Cataloged as PCGS #61963.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1586; Pollock-1779; Adams-Woodin 1628; Taxay EP1129

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