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3CS 1863 J-322
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PCGS PF 62
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1863 Three Cent Silver,
Judd-322, Pollock-387
Rarity High R.7, PR62 CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with plain edge
Obverse/Reverse: 3 Cent Silver dies of the year but stuck in aluminum
Comment:
Although described in the literature as "regular dies trial pieces," Judd-322 is a restrike from the early 1870s, and initially offered as part of complete off-metal sets with the silver coinage of this year containing quarter, half dollar, and dollar which had the reverses of 1866 with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST above the eagle.
Generally very pleasing with an icy look. A stone-gray example with well struck central motifs. The peripheral stars show occasional softness. The central reverse displays several hair-thin and granular horizontal lines as made at the mint.
Provenance/Appearances:
FROM THE SEATTLE COLLECTION, Legends March 2020 RCA #37 / Lot #117; Priors
From THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION, PART 2. Legend's 7/26/2018 RCA / Lot #520;
Heritage Oct 2014 PNG New York Invitational - New York, NY /Lot 4173;
Stacks and Bowers Sept 1997 / Lot 1088 ($3300);
Superior Galleries 6/1985 The Robert O. Lawson Collection / Lot 260 ($475)
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United States
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10C 1863 J-327
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PCGS PF 64
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1863 10C Ten Cents,
Judd-327, Pollock-397
Rarity: High R.6, PR64
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse: The obverse depicts a Union shield pierced by two arrows; a simple wreath rests above. The remainder of the design consists of token-like legends; EXCHANGED FOR U.S. NOTES
Reverse:
In the center “10 CENTS” and the Date “1863” with “POSTAL CURRENCY” wraps at top and “ACT JULY 1862” wraps at the bottom border.
Comment:
Seated coinage was silver and widely hoarded. Judd-327 was a proposal to fill the void, though fractional currency was eventually issued instead. This is a well struck piece with lightly marked surfaces exhibit medium steel-gray toning with glimpses of charcoal patina.
During the Postage Currency experiment, samples were prepared utilizing various compositions. Mint Director Pollock sent various samples to Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, with a description of each. Regarding the aluminum samples, Pollock noted “In aluminum, one weighs eight grains: about as thin as would be practicable: intrinsic value about five cents; nominal value ten cents.” An interesting side note to this report is the value of aluminum in 1863, about $3.00 per troy ounce.
This aluminum striking is especially important from a numismatic viewpoint.
Provenance/Appearance:
From the Bob Simpson Collection Heritage Jan 2021 FUN Signature Auction / Lot #3099; Prior
- Heritage Jan 2007 (FUN) / Lot #1288 (passed) NGC 64 (Passed)
- American Numismatic Rarities 1/3/2006 sale of the Prescott Collection / Lot #884 (NGC64) (Passed)
- Heritage May 2005 (CNSN) / Lot #8305 (passed) NGC 64 (Passed)
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| 25C |
United States
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25C 1863 J-337
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PCGS PF 65
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1863 25C Quarter Dollar,
Judd-337, Pollock-409
Rarity: High R.7, PF65+ CAC Endorsed
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Similar to the regular-issue Seated quarter of the year.
Reverse: The reverse is also similar in design but bears the With "IN GOD WE TRUST" Motto motif on a scroll, as adopted officially in 1866.
Comment:
The so-called transitional quarter using the reverse of 1866-1891.
These and the other "with motto" patterns of this date and also 1864 and possibly 1865 are actually restrikes made circa 1869 and into the early 1870s and offered with restrikes of other denominations in complete sets. The reverse die used here is the same as on the 1869 and 1870 pattern and trial pieces and 1871 J1093-5 with die rust between the eagle's right (observers left) wing and the olive branch. The Bass foundation example shows extensive rust and may be a very late striking as shown below.
This aluminum J337/P409 has at least 4 confirmed.per USPattern.com
1) Manfra, Tordella,& Brooks 1974 TB - T.R. Walsh
2) Kagin’s Aug 1977 ANA, unknown intermediates, Simpson-Heritage 1/21 - PCGS67
3) Exemplar collection, Heritage 4/13 as NGC65, Stacks&Bowers 8/15 ANA, Legend Auctions 7/18 - PCGS65
4) RARCOA 1/73, Stacks 1/87, possibly the piece graded PCGS64 in their census as it was there prior to #3 being offered.
5) Great Collections 1/30/22 (This piece) possibly the same as #4 (While there are no photos in those auctions the Stacks 1/87 Lot 552 description referred to a row of tiny marks on Liberty which is similar to marks found on this piece)
As there are 5 known of the half dollar and dollar, it is likely another exists. Judd 7th edition notes that one was in the Dr Michal collection which likely is one of above or the 5th piece.
Provenance/ Appearances:
From Great collections Auction 1/30/2022 , Possible RARCOA Jan 1973 FUN Lot # 563; Stacks Jan 1987 / Lot #522
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United States
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50C 1863 J-344
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PCGS PF 64
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1863 50C Half Dollar
Judd-344, Pollock-416
Rarity: High R.7, PR64
EX: THE BOYLSTON COLLECTION
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded Edge
Obverse: The obverse die is the design used on regular-issue half dollars in 1863.
Reverse: The reverse features the normal perched eagle design, with the addition of the scroll and motto IN GOD WE TRUST above the eagle's head.
Comment:
While traditionally called a "transitional" half dollar, this and other With Motto patterns were actually struck for the collector trade and were offered by the Mint with restrikes of other denominations as complete sets.
Highly brilliant reflective surfaces gleam boldly. There are some minor toning streaks on both sides attesting to the originality of this near-GEM example. Strong glass reveals some light lines and a minute mint made planchet flaw on the reverse by the ribbon. The eye appeal is nice for the grade, and there are no issues that often plague aluminum planchets, however, there is faint retained laminations (as made) are found near the eagle's beak and the base of the first T in STATES.
Provenance/Appearances:
From THE BOYLSTON COLLECTION, PART IV Legends Auction 57 Feb 2023 /Lot # 289; priors:
- Kagin's Aug 1977 (ANA Session 3) / Lot 115
- Kagin's July 1978 Metropolitan Washington Auction / Lot 643
- Kagin's ANA Auction, August 1983, lot 3045;
- Kagin's San Diego Sale, May 1987, lot 3185;
- Frank O. Fredericks Collection, Part III, Heritage, January 2004, lot 8423;
- American Numismatic Rarities' Robert Michael Prescott Collection sale, January 2006, lot 903;
- Heritage, April 2017, lot 5092;
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United States
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5C 1867 J-561
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PCGS PF 64
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1867 5c
Judd-561, Pollock-622
Rarity: R.5 PF64 CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with Plain Edge
Obverse: A Liberty head on the obverse faces left. She wears a headdress with four feather, four stars, and a ribbon inscribed UNION & LIBERTY. Below the bust is LONGACRE F.
Reverse: The reverse is striking with a large ornate shield with a superimposed large V in the center.
Comment:
Most brilliant though a glimpse of gunmetal-gray is near AMERICA. Well struck and undisturbed with faint vertical die polish lines on both sides.
Harry W Bass web site indicates that early notes, even including comments from Longacre, suggest that only 25 pieces were struck. However, a note made in a copy of the sale catalogue offering the collection of J. Colvin Randall stated ~100 were minted.
Provenance/Appearance:
Private transaction Feb 2014: priors:
- Heritage Jan 2013 FUN / Lot #6694;
- Stacks and Bowers Aug 2012 ANA /Lot #12089
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United States
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3CN 1868 J-621
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PCGS PF 64 Cameo
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1868 3CN
Judd-621, Pollock-690
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64+ Cam CAC Endorsed.
Ex: Garrett-Simpson.
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse/ Reverse. This piece used the dies of the regular three cent nickel design of the year..
Comment:
About a half dozen examples of Judd-621 are thought to exist. This piece lists the Garrett pedigree on the holder but the coin does not match the examples that Heritage offered in 2013. It may be the from the original aluminum set sold in 1997.
Both sides are Cameo-contrasted and all-brilliant with light die polish in the fields.
Provenance/ Appearance:
From Bob Simpson Collection Heritage Aug 2021 ANA WFOM US Coins Signature Auction / Lot #3097
priors:
R.A. Britton (H.G. Sampson, 2/1882), lot 956;
T. Harrison Garrett; Garrett Collection; Johns Hopkins University (Bowers and Ruddy, 11/1979), lot 396;
Superior 10/89 Heifetz sale,
Heritage 1/13 FUN, Simpson, set now broken up - Heritage 8/21 ANA
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United States
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50C 1868 J-651
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PCGS PF 63
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1868 50C
Judd-651, Pollock-724
Rarity: High R.7 PR63
Ex Pittman & Lenox Lohr Collection
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded edge
Obverse and Reverse: The same designs that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1868 half dollars0.
Comment:
This is a lovely Choice Proof with bright silver white surfaces that exhibit appreciable cameo contrast to the finish. The website uspatterns.com notes that these were struck predominantly for sale to contemporary collectors as part of off metal Proof sets. Only a half dozen specimens of Judd-651 are believed extant.
David Akers Pittman Pt 1 catalog description …
“Numerous light hairlines in the fields, more prevalent on the obverse than they are on the reverse, which is actually very choice. Very sharply struck with a partial wire rim on both obverse and reverse. It appears that the rim might have been filed in places”
The Akers catalog on the Pittman auction noted that this piece was one of the twelve pieces that consist of most of the coins in the set of 1868 regular dies trial pieces struck in aluminum and
“… Missing, however, are the Indian Head Cent, the Two Cent piece, the Shield Nickel and the Ten Dollar gold piece. John J Pittman purchased almost all of this partial set from just two sources, Abe Kosoff’s 1958 ANA sale, and Empire Coin Co. in 1961. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful in his attempts to complete it. He did own the Shield Nickel at one time, but it was stolen in the home invasion robbery of April 10, 1964. Four or five complete aluminum dies trial sets were struck in 1868 at the instruction of Henry R. Linderman, Director of the Mint. One of these sets, in an original leather presentation case, was in the Garrett Collection sale in 1979, Lot 396. This set later appeared in the 1997 ANA sale as Lot 7289. Another nearly complete set (undoubtedly assembled rather than original) was offered as individual pieces in Bowers and Merena’s 1984 Arnold/Romisa sale. It was missing only the Nickel Three Cent and Five Cent pieces. Another complete set, an original set in the possession of descendants of Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury in 1868, reportedly was sold privately in recent years. In addition to the 4-5 complete sets, apparently a few extra pieces of each denomination were also struck."
Provenance/Appearance:
Direct sale David Lawrence July 2020; Priors:
- From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection, Stacks and Bowers Aug 2019 ANA - Session 5 Part 4 /Lot 3353,
- Also David Akers Oct 1997 The John Jay Pittman Collection: Part 1 / Lot # 788 ($2420) - and statement prior Purchased from Stack’s Metropolitan New York Numismatic Aution May 1962, featuring R.E. Cox, Jr. collection of half dollars / Lot 2225, for $160. - Previously in the Lenox Lohr Collection
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United States
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S$1 1868 J-652
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NGC PF 63 CAMEO
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1868 1$
Judd-652, Pollock-725
Rarity: High R.7, PR63 Cam CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded edge
Obverse and Reverse: The same designs that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1868 dollars.
Comment::
This is a beautiful Aluminum piece without the issues typical of Aluminum patterns with no lamination or oxidation. Deep reflective fields showcase the devices with a net cameo appearance.
Until the mid-1880s, when a new process to separate aluminum from its ores caused the price of the metal to plunge, aluminum was considered a precious metal. Today aluminum is common, but pattern silver dollar coinage remains quite precious to a large subset of pattern specialists.
Four or five complete aluminum dies trial sets were struck in 1868 at the instruction of Henry R. Linderman, Director of the Mint. One of these sets, in an original leather presentation case, was in the Garrett Collection sale in 1979, Lot 396. This set later appeared in the 1997 ANA sale as Lot 7289. Another nearly complete set (undoubtedly assembled rather than original) was offered as individual pieces in Bowers and Merena’s 1984 Arnold/Romisa sale. It was missing only the Nickel Three Cent and Five Cent pieces. Another complete set, an original set in the possession of descendants of Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury in 1868, reportedly was sold privately in recent years [ Later appeared in the Eric P Newman Auction Heritage 2014 lot 3341 – 3456 and broken up and sold individually]. In addition to the 4-5 complete sets, apparently a few extra pieces of each denomination may have been struck, because today an estimated 6-8 specimens are believed known of each denomination. The 1st set was reported to have been auction by Ebenezer Locke Mason Oct 4 1870 Lot 1381, followed by 6 other recorded auctions in the 19th century with sets. In 1871 the set sold the prior year in 1870 was broken up and sold individually and believe the 1$ was resold in 1879.
Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale Oct 2022, No prior appearances can be trace.
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United States
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G$1 1868 J-653
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NGC PF 63
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1868 $1 Gold Dollar
Judd-653, Pollock-726
Rarity: High R.7, PR63
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded edge
Obverse and Reverse:
The regular dies trial piece for the gold dollar.
Comment:
According to the USPatterns,com: "These were deliberately struck to show how easily aluminum coined ..." Only a half-dozen pieces are believed known today. Since aluminum is a malleable metal, the strike definition is complete throughout.
The surfaces are bright, and the only identifying imperfection is a planchet flaw on the reverse just left of the 1 in the denomination.
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Estate of Charles W. Montgomery, Part II, Heritage Dec 2023 Signature® Auction / Lot #3671 priors:
- John E Drew Collection Bowers & Merena Mar 1996 / Lot #2067
- Steve Ivy April 1977 (Trinity Sale) / Lot #1102;
- Steve Ivy Oct 1977 (Brazos sale) / Lot #102
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United States
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1868 2.5$ J-654 Pittman
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PCGS PF 64
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1868 $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle
Judd-654, Pollock-727
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64
Ex: Pittman
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded edge
Obverse and Reverse:
Regular dies trial issue for the quarter eagle.
Comment:
Cased sets of regular dies coinage struck in aluminum were sold to collectors in 1868 and 1869. About six to eight examples of this pattern issue are known today.
Very thin planchet, which is the reason for the low weight. The reverse has a trace of corrosion and some light hairlines. The obverse has a spot on the cheek to the left of the earlobe as well as a semi-circular cut on the truncation of the neck directly above the last 8 in the date. Full light gray brilliance appears on both sides of this piece; weakly struck at the denticles.
7.5 grains.
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Estate of Charles W. Montgomery, Heritage Nov 2023 Dallas / Lot #3282 Priors: Ex: 1958 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff, 8/1958), lot 1607; John J. Pittman Collection (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 791; Superior Sept 1998 / Lot 1893; JJP purchased at Kosoff's 1958 ANA Convention sale / Lot #1607 for 65$
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$5 1868 J-659
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PCGS PF 63
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1868 5$ Dual Denomination Pattern $5-25 Francs
Judd-659, Pollock-732
Low R.7, PR63
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse:
Anthony Paquet's design Bust of Liberty facing left with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the date 1868 below. LIBERTY is inscribed on a ribbon that bounds her hair, and a single star is mounted on the ribbon.
Reverse:
The reverse is simply inscribed "5 / DOLLARS / 25 / FRANCS" in the center with a laurel and oak wreath surrounding. About a dozen examples are known with a similar number of reeded edge aluminum pieces known.
Comment:
This was Paquet’s response to the June 1867 international monetary convention in Paris that was proposed an international Gold standard for trade and the subsequent request in Congress for a creation of an international 5$ gold coin. Each country (except France ) was to adjust some standard on their coinage to establish a common coin and this piece would have weigh 124 -9/20 grains making it equal to the 25 franc piece.
This example is a well struck and the surfaces are bright with the frosted cameo appearance. The few specks of oxidation are seen on each side which may have limited the grade.
Provenance:
The Collection of William Rau. Heritage 2018 April 25 - 29 CSNS - Chicago / Lot #4990. Also appears to be from The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection part II June 2000 Ira and Larry Goldberge / Lot 1070 which also had a noted reference as The Madison Collection and from the Empire Coin Company
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$10 1868 J-663
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PCGS PF 64
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1868 $10 Ten Dollar
Judd-663, Pollock-736
Rarity: Low R.6, PR64
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The obverse has a large bust of Liberty facing left with thirteen stars around and the date below.
Reverse: A small eagle with upraised wings as the central motif, the motto on a scroll in the field above, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TEN D. at the margin.
Comment: Believed to be a Longacre design as the Head of Liberty is that used on the Nickel Three cents a used in 1865. About a dozen aluminum examples of this design combination are known. The surfaces are bright throughout and the fields display deep reflectivity. A lamination, resembling a smudge, is seen on the face of Liberty, which undoubtedly accounts for the grade. Also there is a very high wire rim on obverse.
Technical Details: 39.3 grains. Diameter: 1.067 inches. Die alignment: 180°.
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Pacific Rim Collection, Heritage Nov 2021 Signature® Auction / Lot #3482; Prior
- FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION, PART 2 Legend’s Jul 2018 The Regency Auction 27 / Lot #540;
- Stacks March 2014 Baltimore / Lot #6139;
- Heritage Dec 2013 Signature Auction - Houston / Lot #3941;
- Heritage Mar 2002 Internet Auction / Lot #15534;
- Bowers and Merena March 1993 / Lot #2078 (PF63/65) ($3080)
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$10 1868 J-664
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PCGS PF 64
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1868 $10 Ten Dollars
Judd-664, Pollock-739
Rarity: High R.7, PR64
Ex: Garrett-Simpson.
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge
Obverse/Reverse: The design is identical to the regular-issue Liberty Head eagle for the year.
Comment:
This off-metal pattern was issued and sold to collectors as part of a complete set of aluminum coinage. One such set formed part of the Garrett Collection. Although the Garrett pedigree is listed on the holder, this piece does not match the Garrett example that Heritage offered previously. It is a rarity nonetheless, however, and one of only six or so pieces known.
Fully struck from polished dies, this aluminum ten dollar is brilliant and partially contrasted.
Heritage Auctions questions the PCGS Label reference to the Garrett Collection ... however in comparing photos to the Superior Oct 1989 (Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale) lot #3283 there appears to be a couple of rim diagnostics that are similar. That set claims pedigree as .Previously from Bowers and Ruddy's Garrett Sale 1 , November 1979, Lot 396, earlier from Sampson's sale, held February 16-17, 1882, conducted by Bang's & Co
Provenance/Appearance:
From the Bob Simpson Collection Heritage Feb 2021 Signature Auction / Lot #3208; possible priors:
- Superior Oct 1989 (Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale) lot #3283;
= Bowers and Ruddy's Garrett Sale 1 , November 1979, Lot 396, earlier from
- Sampson's sale, held February 16-17, 1882, conducted by Bang's & Co
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United States
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25C 1869 J-737
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1869 25C Standard Silver Quarter,
Judd-737, Pollock-818
Rarity: High R.7; PR65CAM CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with a Reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty, wearing a headband inscribed with LIBERTY in raised letters and a star at the front, faces right. A plain ribbon gracefully flows through Liberty's hair and across her shoulders. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the upper rim, with IN GOD WE TRUST in a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border
Comment:
A minimally toned Gem with reflective fields. The strike shows incompleteness on the IB in LIBERTY and the EN in CENTS. Virtually as made, with lamination near the UN in UNITED and about the reverse periphery.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections Jan 22 2023 / Lot# 1295536, Prior Heritage Sept 2014 Long Beach / Lot #4330 ,and , From The Thompson Collection of US Patterns, Heritage Aug 2011 (Chicago) /Lot# 5263 (AS NGCPR64)
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H10C 1870 J-814
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PCGS PF 64 Cameo
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1870 H10C Standard Silver Half Dime
Judd-814, Pollock-903
Rarity: R.8, PF64+Cameo; CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with plain edge
Obverse: The Barber Standard Silver design with Liberty seated with hand resting on a shield and Liberty pole behind.
Reverse: The reverse displays 5 CENTS surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD across the top.
Comment:
Only two pieces are known of this rarity. Each side is bright with deeply mirrored fields that set up the "black" background for the frosted devices, producing the cameo effect. Brilliant throughout and unoxidized.
The US Pattern.com site states that there may be only 2 or 3 known pieces including a piece referenced from the Brand collection (journal #14286 and/or 92500:1042). One of these pieces is ex Farouk, Caldwell (B/R 11/73 Rothert sale) specimen. This piece and the Farouk piece may be the only example auctioned in the last 50 years.
Provenance/ Appearances:
From Heritage Aug 2022 / Lot #5278, Prior Heritage Sept 2020 / Lot #3870
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H10C 1870 j-819
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PCGS PF 65
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1870 P5C Half Dime,
Judd-819, Pollock-909,
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cameo CAC Endorsed
Ex: Denali Collection.
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge
Obverse: A seated Liberty faces left while supporting a shield with a scroll inscribed with LIBERTY on her right side and holding an olive branch in her left hand. A Phyrgian cap and pole are suspended in the background. UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA occupies the periphery with the date, 1870, in exergue.
Reverse: A regular 1870 half dime reverse die was used to strike the Judd-815 through Judd-820 patterns. HALF DIME is enclosed within a wreath of corn, wheat, oak, and maple, tied with a bow at the bottom.
Comment: The surfaces are bright and show no traces of oxidation. The devices are thickly frosted against the deeply reflective fields. An interesting lintmark (as coined) is located in the left obverse field. The high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. Population:
The acquisition of a Judd-819 pattern--currently considered a High R.7 variety with less than six examples known--in any condition is cause to celebrate. US Patterns states they believe only 3 – 4 may exists. Pollock identified a mere three specimens in his 1994 pattern treatise, inclusive of Lemus piece. The Dannreuther-Garrett compilation of auction records between 1990 and 2005 failed to record a single instance of a Judd-819 pattern--an astonishing testimonial to the absolute rarity of this issue.
My own records dating back to 1969 shows only 8 appearances. This piece showed up 4 times, and the Simpson, piece was the Reed Hawn Collection (Stack's, 3/1977), lot 767 , and the Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Heritage 2009 - that made up other 3 of the appearances. The Bowers & Ruddy Jul 1981 (William R. Sieck Collection) Lot 68 was also the Farouk Sept 1954 piece and makes up 1. The Christies Sept 1988 sale lot 584 might be this example
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Boulder City Collection. Heritage May 2022 The Boulder City Collection Showcase Auction / Lot #44227; Priors
- Chicago Signature (Heritage, 8/2011), lot 5262,
- Heritage Aug 2013 Rosemont / Lot #5960;
- Heritage Jan 2015 FUN Orlando / Lot #6734
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10C 1870 J-836
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PCGS PF 66 Cameo
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1870 10C Ten Cents
Judd-836, Pollock-927
Rarity: High R.7, PR66+Cam CAC Endorsed
Ex Simpson
Struck in Aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse: A left-facing seated Liberty holds a shield at her right side and an olive branch in her left hand. A scroll inscribed with LIBERTY flows across the shield and a crudely fashioned cap and pole are suspended in the background. UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA occupies the periphery with the date, 1870, in exergue.
Reverse: Uses the regular dime issue for the year.
Comment: Only three or four examples of this type are known. The present PR66+ Cameo offering is almost certainly the finest among them, with fully brilliant surfaces showing stark contrast. Thickly frosted devices are set against glassy, contact-free fields. The USPatterns.com website believes that approximately 3 known examples of Judd-836. Pollock (1994) was able to document 2 specimens. Since 1970 only 8 appearances in auction … the Lemus PCGS 65CAM (appeared 4 times plus the 1998 Heritage piece that appears to be the same as this piece) as later Simpson piece appeared 2 times, and one other piece in Herbert I. Melnick Nov 1982 R.K. Hoffman auction as a PF63
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections May 1, 2022;
- Ex Bob Simpson Heritage Aug 2021 / Lot #3126,
- Heritage Dec 2021 / Lot #3275.
- Heritage Jun 1998 (Long Beach) / Lot 6625 (PCGS65)
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10C 1870 J-842
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1870 10C
Judd-842, Pollock-934,
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cam CAC Endorsed
Ex: Denali
Struck in Aluminum a Plain edge.
Obverse: Liberty wearing a cap with three large stars and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the bust. The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is displayed in a banner beneath the bust.
Reverse: The denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are crowded inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription “STANDARD” above.
Comment: Sensationally and highly reflective mirrored fields and brilliant untoned surfaces gleam gloriously on both sides, devoid of any of the issues that often plague aluminum planchets. The devices are razor sharp in strike and have thick frosted features. .
Provenance/Appearances:
From Legends Dec 2022, Auction 56 Lot #376, Priors Legends Apr 2022, Regency Auction 51, Lot #320,
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25C 1870 J-886
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1870 25C Quarter Dollar
Judd-886, Pollock-985
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cam CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with a reeded edge
Obverse: William Barber rendition of the seated Liberty .Her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below.
Reverse: A regular issue Motto quarter with Standing spread wing eagle with Motto above
Comment:
This specimen in aluminum with a reeded edge presents brilliant reflective fields and quite a decent strike. Some very light harlines and two tiny reverse blemishes acquired during the manufacturing process are hardly worth mention.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Transaction 2022, Prior from
- Goldberg Sept 2020 Pre Long Beach lot #1391 (passed);
- Goldberg Jan 2019 Pre Long Beach (passed);
- Goldberg Aug 2014 Pre Long beach lot #1237 (Passed)
- Heritage Mar 2012 New York #1168 / Lot #3901 (Passed)
- Goldberg June 2005 Pre Long Beach / Lot #771,
- ANR Dec 2004 (Frog Run Farm Collection) / Lot #23;
- Superior Aug 2004 (Pittsburgh Elite) / Lot 884;
- Bowers & Merena Jan 1997 (Rarities Sale)/ Lot #454 (NGC 65);
- Stacks Jan 1996 Sale / Lot #649
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25C 1870 J-892
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PCGS PF 64
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1870 25 C PR64 Cam
Judd-892, Pollock-992, AW-962
Rarity: Low R.7, (4 to 6 minted and known)
Ex Simpson Collection
Struck in Aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse: Liberty wearing a cap with three large stars and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the bust. The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is displayed in a banner beneath the bust. A ribbon crossing her shoulder is inscribed with LIBERTY.
Reverse: The denomination 25 CENTS with the date are inside the wreath of Corn and Cotton with the inscription STANDARD across the top.
Overall, the mirrors are strong and actually are defect free. Miss Liberty and the details do exhibit light roughness. They are also fully struck and have thick frost. The eye appeal is nice
Provenance:
Ex Bob Simpson Collection, Legends Rare Coin Auction May 2017 / Lot 45
Part of the acquisition Mr. Simpson made in 2008 when he bought the huge, $36,000,000 Pattern Collection.
Heritage Dec 1983 (Worth Hill / Lanting Sale)/ Lot #3198
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United States
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25C 1870 J-905
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PCGS PF 64
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1870 25C
Judd-905, Pollock-1021
Rarity High R.7, PR64
Struck in Aluminum with Plain Edge
Obverse: The bust of Liberty faces right on the obverse, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below. Liberty's hair is tied in a bun, and her headband is ornamented with a star.
Reverse: The denomination 25 CENTS and date 1870 ware ithin a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription STANDARD above.
Comments:
An brilliant, well mirrored specimen with universally sharp striking detail throughout the design. Rare, fewer than half a dozen examples of Judd-905 are believed extant in all grades (per uspatterns.com).
Provenance/Appearances:
Stacks and Bowers, March 2021 /Lot #5619
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United States
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25C 1870 J-922
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1870 25C
Judd-922, Pollock-1027
Rarity: High R.7 (Only 3-7 Pieces) CAC Endorsed
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head wearing a headband mounted with a star and her hair tied back in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on scroll below.
Reverse: The denomination 25 CENTS is centered within the wreath of oak and Laurel while the date 1870 is outside and at the bottom of the wreath of Oaks and Laurel of and the inscription STANDRAD SILVER is at top.
Comment: Less than a half dozen examples are believed known of this variant, This problem-free aluminum striking shows the expected deep mirroring in the fields and thick mint frost over the devices. Problem-free throughout.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Private sale March 2019 ( no prior appearances could be traced )
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United States
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50C 1870 J-931
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1870 50C Standard Silver Half Dollar
Judd-931, Pollock-1037
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cam
Ex: Simpson
Struck in Aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The obverse portrays a left facing seated figure of Liberty with shield and olive branch. A scroll is draped over the shield with the word LIBERTY inscribed in raised letters; a Liberty pole is positioned behind the shield. Thirteen stars surround the central devices, with the date in the exergue.
Reverse: Features the denomination 50 / CENTS encircled by an agricultural wreath, with the word STANDARD above.
Comment:
Fewer than half a dozen examples are believed known of this majestic pattern. Unlike many aluminum patterns, this piece only shows two minor planchet lamination's, both on the obverse, the result of the Mint's unfamiliarity with working with aluminum.
The fields are deeply mirrored, and as often seen, the devices present strong, frosted contrast.
Weight: 54.6 Grains, Dia 30.6 mm
Provenance/ Appearances:
Private Sale 3/22, Priors:
- Heritage Nov 2011 Beverly Hills / Lot #4101;
- Heritage Nov 2003 / Lot #11145,
- Bowers & Merena Nov 1997 (Pennsylvania Cabinet) / Lot # 1396 (PF64)
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United States
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50C 1870 J-938
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1870 50C
Judd-938, Pollock-1045
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cam CAC endorsed
Ex: Denali Collection.
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse: A seated figure of Liberty faces left on the obverse with 13 stars surrounding. The date is below, a free-standing Liberty pole is behind Liberty, and LIBERTY is inscribed on a scroll crossing a small shield.
Reverse: A regular Spread Wing Eagle die of the Seated Half for the year.
Comment: Doubtless sold as part of an exotic-metal set, this aluminum Gem Cameo proof has excellent remaining luster and distinct contrast. An impressive GEM! The planchet is problem free and the glassy mirrors are deep, crystal clear, clean, and have intense reflectivity (unlike many aluminum patterns which can come with serious problems). The details are very sharp and have a bold frost which combines for a sweet cameo contrast.
Only 3 or 4 believe known
Provenance/Appearances.
From Heritage Aug 2022 / Lot #5284; Priors
- David Lawrence Sept 2021 Internet Auction #1188;
- Legend RC Jul 2021 Auction #46 / Lot #8
- Rosemont Signature (Heritage, 8/2013), lot 5963;
- Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2014), lot 6090.
- Legend RC Feb 2014 Auction VI /Lot # 376
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United States
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50C 1870 J-992
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PCGS PF 66 Cameo
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1870 50C Standard Silver Half Dollar
Judd-992, Pollock-1122,
Rarity: High R.7, PR66 Cam, CAC Endorsed.
Ex Denali
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse: Liberty wears a diadem with a single star, and she is facing right. Her hair is tied up in a bun.
Reverse: The reverse features a cotton and corn wreath with the date below and 50 CENTS nestled inside. STANDARD SILVER is proclaimed across the periphery..
Comment: This impressively contrasted, Superb Gem is essentially untoned.
Provenance/Appearances:
From great Collections July 3rd 2022 Auction
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United States
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50C 1870 J-994
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PCGS PF 66
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1870 P50C Half Dollar,
Judd-994, Pollock-1124
Rarity: High R.7, PR66
Struck in Aluminum with reeded Edge
Obverse/Reverse: Struck from regular issue Seated Liberty half dollar dies,but struck in aluminum.
Comment:
An extremely rare die trials pattern that may have been produced as part of an aluminum alloy proof set for presentation purposes, or for sale to well-connected collectors.
This is an incredibly RARE Pattern. These "off-metal die trials" were struck for collectors and sold in off-metal sets. Absolutely brilliant with outstanding contrast, this coin has long been off the market and housed in a first generation PCGS encapsulation that was recently upgraded.
Incredibly flashy and reflection, the fields show a bold depth of clarity to the mirrors. The surfaces are devoid of any of the flaws that are often seen on aluminum planchets. Sharply struck with thickly frosted devices that stand out in stark contrast to the fields, giving this GEM a bold CAMEO like appearance.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Legends Auction May 2021 Regency Auction #45 /Lot #383
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S$1 1870 J-1007
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1870 $1
Judd-1007, Pollock-1140
Rarity: High R.7; PR65 CAM CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse: The obverse portrays a seated figure of Liberty with shield and olive branch. A scroll is draped over the shield with the word LIBERTY inscribed and a Liberty pole stands behind the shield. Thirteen stars surround the central devices, with the date in the exergue
Reverse: The reverse is the design used for regular-issue coinage in 1870 with the standing spread wing Eagle and IN GOD ER TRUST in Scroll above.
Comment:
Each side is bright with the usual deeply reflective fields and thick mint frost over the devices. Exceptional quality.
The uspatterns.com website notes the following about Judd-1007: "This is William Barber's seated liberty design combined with the regular reverse die. Sets were available in silver, copper and aluminum with either reeded or plain edges. It is not known what price the Mint sold these for. This obverse was also combined with the 'Standard Silver' wreath reverse." The website notes just three or so examples are known in any grade.
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Pacific Rim Collection, (Heritage 11/2021) / Lot #3758; Priors
- The Star Mountain Collection, Central States (Heritage, 4/2018), lot #4493;
- Goldberg June 2014 Sale/ Lot #1638;
- Stacks 6/2012 Baltimore / Lot #4075 ($14,100),
- Heritage Jun 2011 /Lot #4435
- Heritage Oct 1990 Long Beach / Lot #1060 (PCGS PF64)
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S$1 1870 J-1018
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PCGS PF 65
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1870 $1 Dollar (Indian Princess)
Judd-1018, Pollock-1153,
Rarity: R.8, PR65
Ex: Simpson
Struck in Aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: James B. Longacre's Indian Princess design featuring Liberty seated beside a globe, wearing an Indian headdress with 13 stars around. The word LIBERTY is inscribed across the center of the globe and Liberty is holding a pole topped with Phrygian cap. Longacre’s name inscribed below the base believed to honor him as he died the previous year
Reverse: The reverse is of the regular issue Liberty Seated dollar.
Comment:
This Gem proof is one of likely three examples known of this rare issue. The surfaces are light champagne-gold and show no mentionable distractions of post-Mint origin. A small raised planchet mark about nine dentils left of the date, near the rim, is typical of aluminum coinage, both pedigree marker and evidence of the recalcitrant nature of the metal. We also notice three tiny spherical marks in the obverse field between Liberty and star 3.
Provenance/Appearance:
Private dealer sale Jan 2023, Prior
- Ex: Bowers & Ruddy Oct 1977 (Fairfield Collection) / Lot#50;
- Steve Ivy Jan 1978 ( CW Henderson Sale) / Lot #1059:
- University Park Sale (Steve Ivy, 3/1981), / lot #1510;
- Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2003), / Lot#7108, as PR64 NGC, which realized $29,900;
- Bob Simpson Sale, Heritage Nov 2020 / Lot #3195;
- Heritage April 2021 Central States / Lot #5222
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United States
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1$ 1879 J-1620 Simpson
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PCGS PF 65
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1879 $1 Metric Dollar
Judd-1620, Pollock-1815
Rarity: R.8, PR65
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: William Barber chose a head of Liberty facing left as the central obverse motif, with a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, the hair tied in a bun at the back and flowing down to the shoulder. E PLURIBUS UNUM appears at the top border with the date below, seven stars left, and six stars right. This design is similar to that used on Barber's half union patterns of 1877.
Reverse: : The legend and denomination are placed at the top and bottom border with a wreath of corn and cotton. A cartouche contains the motto DEO EST GLORIA and a circle inside the wreath frames the four line inscription 895.8 S. / 4.2--G. / 100--C. / 25 GRAMS. - The goloid alloy composition (Silver Gold Copper)
Comment:
The commonly encountered examples of this Metric dollar design are found in silver or goloid. A dozen pieces are known in copper. "At least 4 known" in aluminum, according to USPatterns.com these are traced to be
1) Maris, Garrett-JHU, B/R 3/80 Garrett II
2) Bowers and Ruddy 2/78
3) Paramount 3/81
4) Spink/Smythe Magnolia 5/11, Simpson-Heritage 9/20, Heritage 8/22 ANA - PCGS65 with lamination over eye.
As with most aluminum patterns, the fields are deeply reflective and the devices noticeably frosted. A few shallow planchet lamination's are seen on the obverse including one diagnostic over the eye (these are common occurrence on aluminum) and a couple of whitish spots are located in the center of the reverse. Fully struck.
This pieces was featured in an article in Coin Week article ‘The Magnolia Collection of Early U.S. Gold Coins, late 19th century Patterns, Trade Dollars and more” . May 2011 by Greg Reynolds 
“… An 1879 Goloid Metric Dollar, struck in aluminum, is a little more distinctive. It is a conceptual pattern for a new design and alloy for dollar coins. Although this particular piece was struck in aluminum, a silver-gold-copper alloy was being considered. Probably, only two representatives of this pattern issue survive. This piece has wonderful natural color and virtually zero contact marks. I enjoyed viewing it. It brought $60,475, which I take to be a very strong price. … “
COIN WEEK May 2011
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Aug 2022 / Lot #5291; Prior
- Ex: Bob Simpson , Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part I (Heritage, 9/2020), Lot #10328;
- Spink/Smythe Magnolia May 2011 Lot #27
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S$1 1880 J-1650
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1880 $1 Metric Dollar
Judd-1650, Pollock-1850
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 CAM .
Struck in Aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: .George T. Morgan’s head of Liberty, her hair arranged in a bun. A ribbon across her head is inscribed LIBERTY. Above, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and below, the date, 1880. Thirteen stars are arranged seven left and six right T. Morgan's Liberty Head design as also on Judd-1622.
Reverse: .The reverse offers a wreath of cotton and wheat, with inner circle of dots enclosing 895.8 S. / 4.2 -- G. / 100 -- C. / 25 GRAMS. DEO EST GLORIA ("God is glory/To God be the glory") appears in a cartouche, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR around the margin.
Comment: .
The second digit 8 is punched over a 7, with the upper loop mostly filled.
Fully brilliant light gray with deeply mirrored fields and highly lustrous devices. An exceptional cameo Proof. A few minute spots are noted, along with some minor crazing of the surface.
This Gem exhibits noticeable cameo contrast with a few trivial toning specks.
In the auction catalog from Bowers & Merena Part I of the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, May 1999, Lot 1303 had a discussion of the 1880 overdate feature.
“The second 8 in the date, 1880, is punched over a previous 7, a feature that is probably common to all examples from this die, but which we do not seem to have seen mentioned in print before. The overdate feature is quite like that found on certain Morgan dollars and is probably explained by the die being dated 187, with the position for the fourth digit left blank, and then when the decade changed, it was overpunched as 1880. Alternatively, perhaps the entire date 1879 was in position and was effaced, leaving just a trace of the 7, but no trace of the 9. In a discussion your editor had with former Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro a few years ago, Frank mentioned how a skilled engraver can, in his words, “move around” metal on the face of a die, removing nearly completely the traces of anything reasonably shallow that was punched in error. In any event, this feature, though not necessarily lending value, certainly lends interest”
US Patterns lists several pieces pedigrees of this piece as follows:
Aluminum J1650/P1850 with about at least 5 known including:
1) Maris, Garrett-JHU, B/R 3/80 Garrett II, Superior 6/98, Heritage 3/99 - PCGS64, illustrated above, corrosion near star 13 and a toning line through OL in DOLLAR
2) Heritage 97 ANA, B/M 8/00 ANA, Heritage 4/18 - PCGS65 with a few spots below Liberty's chin <= This Piece
3) Heritage 8/06 as PCGS65, Heritage 4/17 as NGC65, Heritage 11/17 as NGC65, Heritage 11/21 - PCGS65
4) Burke-B/M 5/94, Simpson-Heritage 4/21 - PCGS65
5) Auction 90, appears to be different from the others.
6) Heritage 1/04 FUN - NGC65 may be another
Provenance/Appearances: .
From The Collection of William Rau. Heritage April 2018 CSNS - Chicago / Lot #4514 , Priors;
- Heritage Jul 1997 (ANA) / Lot #7347;
- Bowers & Merena Aug 2000 ( ANA) /Lot #4087
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5C 1882 J-1679
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NGC PF 65
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1882 5C
Judd-1679, Pollock-1881
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse: The devices are similar to the issued 1883 No Cents Liberty nickel, but the country name is on the obverse instead of stars. The portrait is slightly smaller,
Reverse: The reverse has IN GOD WE TRUST in small letters instead of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The wreath significantly larger, relative to the eventually issued type leaving just enough room for IN GOD WE TRUST at the top
Comment:
This piece has faint bluish hues grace the lovely and virtually pristine surfaces.
US Patterns states about 12 pieces in extant
Provenance: Appearance:
Private Sale 8/2017 ; Prior: Heritage April 2011 Rosemont CSNS Auction / Lot #6244; Heritage Oct 2010 Stamford Coinfest Auction / Lot #4559 ( passed)
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5C 1882 J-1695
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1882 5C Shield Five Cents,
Judd-1695, Pollock-1897
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 Cam, CAC Endorsed
Ex: Bass
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse: Similar to the standard shield motif, but without ball above date.
Reverse: The regular-issue die of year without rays
Comment:
About a half dozen aluminum pieces are believed known of this design type. This is a fabulous aluminum pattern. The fields are exceptionally deep and each side shows just the slightest oil-slick iridescence. The devices are heavily frosted, explaining the Cameo designation.
Just three examples are enumerated in the Pollock reference in 1994, including this Bass specimen. The others are the DiBello coin, sold by Stack’s in May 1970 that later was the Simpson piece, and the Farouk coin, There appears one additional coin as in the pass 50 Years of auction records. This is an extremely rare pattern issue. In fact there were about 12 appearances of a J1695 since 1970 – 9 were this piece
Technical Aspects: Weight: 19.3 grains. Diameter: 20.6 mm. Die alignment: 180°.
Provenance/ Appearances:
FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERNS COLLECTION PART II, Legend’s Auction May 2022 Auction #52/ Lot # 319: Priors
- Ex Harry X. Boosel "1873" Collection, RARCOA, April 1972, / Lot #1179;
- Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection; Bowers & Merena's Part I, May 1999/ Lot #1061;
- Bowers & Merena Mar 2000 (Lindesmith Collection)/ Lot # 2015;
- Superior Feb 2001 ( Pre Long Beach) / Lot #5117;
- ANR's July 2003 Classics Sale,/ Lot #1013;
- ANR's Frog Run Farm Collection Sale, Nov 2004, / Lot #16;
- Richard C. Jewell Collection, Stacks and Bowers Aug 2011 Chicago ANA / Lot # 7533 (passed)
- Regency Auction XIV, October 2015, /Lot #354.
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5C 1883 J-1716
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NGC PF 64
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1883 5C
Judd-1716, Pollock-1921
Rarity: High R.7, PR64 CAC Endorsed.
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse: The design is similar to the regular-issue 1883 No CENTS Liberty nickel, but LIBERTY is absent on the coronet and instead it is spread across the upper obverse rim just above the top of the head. The stars are smaller and arranged 6 x 7.
Reverse: The design typ used to coin the regular 5C pieces but with out CENTS
Comment:
These aluminum pieces are exceeding rare with only five unique pieces on the PCGS auction archive since 1990. This piece is a lovely well balanced pieces with contracting sufaces:
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale Sept 2019 – no other appearances located
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50C 1885 J-1746
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PCGS PF 64 Cameo
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1885 50C Half Dollar
Judd-1746, Pollock-1958,
Rarity: R.8, PR64+ Cameo
Ex: Simpson.
Two Known, One in Private Hands (Mine)
Plate coin for Judd reference book and the USPattern.com web site
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge
Obverse/Reverse: The regular dies for the 1885 Seated half dollar.
Comment:
Only two Judd-1746 pieces are known, one of which is permanently impounded in the Smithsonian Institution. This is the only example in private hands, and it can be traced all the way back to Thomas Elder's 1908 sale of the Peter Gschwend Collection, where it was plated. The image from the 1908 Plate clearly matches this piece. A few grayish-gold spots are speckled across otherwise brilliant surfaces. Contrast between the fields and devices is pronounced. The Judd plate coin.
This was the last year of a 15-year practice of the mint to strike off metal ( Copper and Aluminum) pieces using the regular dies of the year. It is widely believed these were struck for the fancy of special collectors with connections to the mint and not for any test or trial purpose.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Aug 2022 / Lot #5291 Priors:
- Ex: Peter Gschwend (Thomas Elder, 6/1908), lot Z in the second addendum; ;
- Virgil Brand (Journal #44170); Armin Brand; & other unknown intermediaries,
- Harry X Boosel Collection (RARCOA, 4/1972), lot 1190;
- FUN Sale (RARCOA, 1/1973), lot 688;
- Public Auction Sale (Stack's, 1/1987) lot 535;
- Superior Galleries, 10/1990 / Lot #1887;
- Robert W. Miller, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 11/1992), lot 1085;
- Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 1/1997), lot 466;
- William H. LaBelle, Sr. Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, 7/2005), lot 68;
- Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part III / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2021), lot 3273;
- Dallas Signature (Heritage, 6/2021), lot 3256.
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2 1/2 $ 1885 J-1752
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PCGS PF 65
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1885 $2.50 Quarter Eagle,
Judd-1752, Pollock-1965
Rarity: R.8, PR65+ Cameo
(only 2 known)
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse/Reverse; Struck from regular dies of 1885
Comment;
Although traditionally listed as regular dies trial striking's, these pieces were undoubtedly struck by the Mint for sale to collectors as part of complete aluminum sets.
The surfaces on this piece are typical for patterns struck in aluminum. The fields are deeply reflective, while the devices are heavily frosted. The combination produces the always-popular cameo-effect. Slight haziness is seen on each side. There is a pale golden patina on both sides likely from long storage in an envelope.
Only two pieces are known, and both are high-grade examples. In fact, since 1913 only 8 appearances of this pattern in auctions (this piece – 3 times and the Farouk/ Bob Simpson specimen which appeared 5 times)
It is curious to note die rust on the obverse, seen in the form of raised lumps both in the field before Liberty's neck as well as one her neck, another small patch of rust resides above star ten. This is more noteworthy as the other J-1752 aluminum quarter eagle does not show this feature-implying these have been struck at different times. Strange indeed
Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage Oct 2022 Long Beach Signature® Auction / Lot #3417 , Prior from the Linnemann Family Collection Stacks June 2013 Lot # 2346 ($15.275)
Plate Coin for USPatterns.com web site of J-1752
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1C 1896 J-1769
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PCGS PF 62
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1869 1C
Judd-1769, Pollock-1985
Rarity: High R.6 PF62 CAC Endorsed
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse: The obverse has a shield draped with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, poles in the background topped with a cap and an eagle. E PLURIBUS UNUM is placed at the top border with the date below, seven stars left and six right.
Reverse: The reverse has a single olive branch curved around 1 CENT with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around.
Comment:
Fully brilliant and highly lustrous with satiny silver-gray surfaces with some minor blemishes of various types that limit the grade.
Bowers writes in 1999 “ This issue is quit significant as the latest date readily obtainable pattern of denomination. A long time ago in the 1950’s Bowers had acquired a cache of 1896 pattern cents and five-cent pieces from Robert K. Botsford, of Nescopek, PA, who obtained them from the estate of William H. Woodin (who lived not far away in Berwick, PA).
Called aluminum for sake of brevity, Pollock-1985 is actually found in many variations of the metal. In his United States Patterns and Related Issues, Andrew Pollock noted the following compositions for the type, none of which can be told from any of the others without extensive elemental analysis: (1). 100% aluminum; (2). 98.78% aluminum, .40% iron, .45% silicon, .37% cop¬ per; (3). 96.94% aluminum, .65% iron, .38% silicon, 2.03% copper; and (4). 96.74% aluminum, .45% iron, .31% silicon, 1.94% copper, .56% manganese
Provenance/ Appearances:
Private Sale 2/2020 priors:
-From The Jones Beach Collection, Heritage Jan 2007 Orlando, FL (FUN) / Lot #1629;
-From the William H. and Pauline M. Bonn Birth Year/Memorial Collection. Stacks and Bowers Aug 2012 Philadelphia ANA / Lot #12137;
- Also believe to be from Bowers and Merena Sept 1999 (The Collections of Emil Voigt, Sr. & Dr. Wallace Lee) /Lot #20
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5C 1896 J-1772
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PCGS PF 63
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1896 5C Five Cents
Judd-1772, Pollock-1989
Rarity: High R.6, PR63 CAC Endorsed (New holder since)
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge.
Obverse:
A shield with 13 strips and the motto E PLURIUS UNIM above and date below. 2 crossed poles are behind the shield This 1896 pattern design features a large shield in the center of the obverse with crossed poles behind a Liberty Cap on one and Eagle on the other, A large ribbon across the center of the shield with “LIBERTY” inscribed.
Reverse:
A large numeral 5 with CENTS in small letters below, surrounded by a curved olive sprig.
Comments:
One of several experiments during the year with different metallic compositions. By 1896, pure aluminum was becoming much less expensive due to improvements in separating it from its many alloys, and it was therefore given more serious consideration as a viable metal for small-denomination coinage.
Pollock lists four different alloys for this aluminum type sighing the June 30, 1897 Annual Mint Director report where they listed 4 different Aluminum compositions and weights.
100% Aluminum, 98.78% Aluminum, 96.94% Aluminum, 96.74% Aluminum
This piece devices are slightly frosted satiny mirror like fields with no rusting and only slight handling marks.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Great Collections Auction Sept 6, 2020 /Lot 880412; It is also possible the same as Superior’s 6/1/1993 113th Sale /Lot 1245
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