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| J-325 |
United States
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10C 1863 J-325 SAMUEL BERNGARD COLL.
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NGC PF 63
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1863 Dime Postage Currency
Judd-325, Pollock-390
Rarity Low R,6 PF63 CAC Endorsed
Struck in silver with plain edge
Obverse: Exhibits an ornamental shield with an inverted laurel wreath suspended from a ring. A pair of crossed arrows are behind the shield, and the inscription EXCHANGED FOR / U.S. NOTES is around the periphery
Reverse:, The denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1863 are surrounded by the inscriptions POSTAGE CURRENCY and ACT JULY 1862.
Comment:
Bright and reflective in the fields, while the lettering and devices show light frost to provide contrast. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are pleasing, with minimal signs of handling. Both dies show cracks and stress.
This piece appears identical and thus believed to be those auction by Heritage in 2000 and 2003 as PCGS PF64 #3504478 ( now deactivated ). At that time is labeled as 19.9 grains. A SEM-EDX analysis (#3504478) was performed, indicating this piece's composition is 96.1% silver and 3.9% copper but even back in 2000 it was deemed lost.
Issued to redeem U.S. notes then in circulation, at least this was the plan at the time these were proposed.
James B. Longacre designed this pattern in May, 1863. At that time, three weight variants were struck of the plain edge silver Postage Currency patterns. No silver pieces of this design are known to have a reeded edge. A combined total of 43 coins at 20 grains and the 22.5 grains were struck to demonstrate the physical properties of two versions of a very thin ten cent silver coin. One plain edge, nearly pure silver fantasy piece was struck weighing 38.3 grains. The authorized weight of a standard silver ten cent coin was 38.4 grains. The intrinsic value of the 20 grain coin offered here in 1863 was given by Mint Assayer William E. DuBois at 5.21 cents or 5.5/24ths cent. The value of the 22.5 grain coin was given by DuBois at 5.73 cents or 5.35/48ths cent. The coins were so thin that DuBois later commented to Salmon P. Chase that they could not be struck using the Mint's steam presses because the thin planchets would jam the machine. These pieces were struck using a screw press. Two coins are known whose planchets were cracked while being struck. It is presumed they were the victims of the steam press. This is only one of several drawbacks to the authorization of these token coins for the purpose of replacing various temporary monetary expedients, much less, the nation's subsidiary coinage
Provenance/Appearances:
From Samuel J. Berngard Collection Stacks and Bowers Mar 2012 Baltimore / Lot #7121; Priors
Heritage Jan 2000 F.U.N. / Lot #7418 and Heritage Jul 2003 Baltimore / Lot #9956 ($2300) both as a PCGS PF64
It was noted in those auctions that this piece was purchased by Mr. Wolfe from Kreisberg and Cohen's Quality Sales Auction, June 29, 1970, lot 1284. Mr. Wolfe had calculated the coin's specific gravity at 10.45.
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| J-327 |
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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| J-331 |
United States
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10C 1863 J-331
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PCGS PF 64
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1863 10C Ten Cents
Judd-331, Pollock-402
Rarity: High R.7, PR64 CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper-nickel with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The design is a dateless Seated Liberty obverse
Reverse: The proposed postage currency reverse featuring 10 CENTS 1863 in the center and * POSTAGE CURRENCY *ACT JULY 1862 around the margin.
Comment: There are five confirmed examples of Judd-331 (formerly Judd-331B), per USPatterns.com. They were produced in 1869 from leftover 1863 dies that were lapped to move rust.
Pale golden-gray surfaces are moderately flashy and partly reflective. Well-struck with an area of reddish color over the left side of Liberty's profile.
The view of these pieces was to be used to redeem small denomination postal notes. It was thought that silver coins of standard .900 fineness, but of reduced weight, would circulate without being subject to hoarding as were the regular-issue full-weight coins.
Provenance/Appearance:
Ex Bob Simpson Collection part 2 Heritage Nov 2020 / Lot #3129; Prior Superior Jan 2003 Elite Coin Auction /Lot 512; Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers MAY 2001 The Fairchild Family Trust Collection /Lot 1084 In this auction the catalog made a notation “With a small white envelope with the price $90. from many years ago”
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| J-333 |
United States
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10C 1863 J-333
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PCGS PF 65 Brown
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1863 10C Ten Cents,
Judd-333, Pollock-405,
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 BN
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse/Reverse : Regular die trials striking of the dime, but believed to be restrikes.
Comment:
The USPatterns.com website provides interesting background information and solves the mystery of these pieces:
"Although described as regular dies trial pieces in the literature, this is actually a backdated fantasy piece made to complete off-metal sets of this year which included the quarter, half and dollar with the motto 'In God We Trust' used on regular coinage from 1866 to 1891. This coin was actually made sometime between 1869 and 1875.
This piece was made from the 1869 hub having broken 'S' in States and from an 1869 reverse hub with the die scratch angling upwards from the right wreath into the center."
Beautifully toned in rich shades of cobalt-blue, violet, and cherry-red. A darker smudge is seen in the left obverse field, extending outward from the space between UNITED and STATES, providing a convenient pedigree marker.
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Atherton Collection of U.S. Pattern Coins, Heritage May 2023 CSNS Signature® Auction / Lot #4936; Prior Ex: Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 2/2021), lot 3166.
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| J-381 |
United States
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10C 1864 J-381
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PCGS PF 64 Red Brown
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1864 10C Ten Cents
Judd-381, Pollock-449
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 RB CAC Endorsed
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse/Reverse: Regular dies of 1864 but struck in copper
Comment: USPatterns.com points out that these deliberately struck off-metal pieces were sold as part of sets that included the quarter, half, and dollar with the motto on the reverse.
Outstanding mirrors beam vividly from all over. The mirrors display bold clarity, cleanliness, and are highly reflective. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors look like a freshly made sheet of glass. Both sides enjoy a gorgeous totally original mix of lots of GEM Mint Red, splashes of olive/pale brown colors. There are NO spots. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and display light frost.
Provenance/Appearances:
Legends Regency Auction 51 Apr 2022 /Lot #307; Priors:
- The Collection of William Rau, Heritage Apr 2018 CSNS / Lot #4954;
- Heritage (Gene Wolfe Collection) Jan 2000 F.U.N. / Lot #7438;
- Superior Jun 2000 (Pre Long Beach) / Lot #2000 ($2,128),
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| J-421 |
United States
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10C 1865 J-421
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PCGS PF 64 Red Brown
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1865 10C Ten Cents,
Judd-421, Pollock-493,
Rarity: High R.7, PR64 RB
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse/Reverse: Struck using the regular dies of year but in copper
Comment:
This alleged dies trial piece was most likely deliberately struck for sale to collectors.. Fewer than four examples have been confirmed, including one in the Connecticut State Library. This is a brightly lustrous example whose obverse displays significant remaining mint red that is mixed with lavender. The reverse is more significantly toned and several shades deeper in hue. Seldom offered
Provenance/Appearances:
Ex Bob Simpson, Heritage Feb 2021 Auction / Lot #3180
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| J-641 |
United States
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10C 1868 J-641
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PCGS PF 65 Cameo
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1868 10C Postage Currency,
Judd-641, Pollock-713
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 Cam CAC Endorsed
Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge
Obverse: The obverse is the regular issue design of the Seated Liberty dime except with no date.
Reverse: A six-pointed star, the denomination ONE DIME and the date 1868 are enclosed by a wreath of cereals.
Comment:
Numismatic researcher David Cassel has researched this and other related issues, all included under the broad category as "postage currency." His research shows that this pattern issue was actually coined in 1863 from a die that was incorrectly dated 1868.
Sharply struck devices have a bold frosty look that contrast brilliantly against the clean, deep, awesome mirrors. A few minor ticks in the planchet are noted and do not detract from the eye appeal. VERY RARE and while the design is only lightly different than the regular issue, the differences make this pattern issue unique and more elegant
Provenance Appearance:- FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION Legends Auction #26 May 17, 2018 / Lot 718; Prior
- Stacks September 2011 Philadelphia Americana / Lot 5777;
- Heritage March 2011 Sacramento ANA / Lot #4387 (PCGS# 4693181);
- Stacks 3/3/2010 Selections from the Estate of Louis E. Eliasberg, Jr. and the Collection of Chester L. Krause / Lot 1304 (PCGS PF65);
- Heritage Feb 2009 Long Beach, CA Signature Auction / Lot #2326 (PCGS# 4693181);
- Also the Superior June 1998 Auction /Lot #1991 (also PCGS holder #4693181)
- Heritage Jul 1997 ANA Lot #7294
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| J-644 |
United States
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10C 1868 J-644
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PCGS PF 64
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J1868 10C Postage Currency
Judd-644, Pollock-716, Cassel-18
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 CAC Endorsed.
Ex: Garrett.
Struck in copper-nickel with a reeded edge
Obverse: A central shield with diagonal arrows behind, EXCHANGED FOR above and U.S. NOTES below.
Reverse: A variant of the adopted design with the central wreath surrounding ONE DIME, a six-pointed star above and the date below.
Comment:
This series of patterns have less advanced die cracks than their 1863 counterparts. Occasional striking softness and areas of die rust and die cracks can be seen with a loupe. Pale rose toning covers otherwise brilliant surfaces.
The metallic composition of this piece is listed as 75% copper and 25% nickel.
30.70 grains
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Jan 2020 FUN - Orlando / Lot #5874; Prior Ex: John Work Garrett Collection (Stack's, 3/1976)/lot 602; Paramount's session, Aug 1982 Auction '82 / lot 1814; Charmont Sale (Steve Ivy, 8/1983)/lot #4586; Milton R. Friedberg Collection (C.A.A., 1/1997), lot 1128; David Cassel Collection / ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2015), lot 595.
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| J-647 |
United States
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10C 1868 J-647
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PCGS PF 65
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1868 10C
Judd-647, Pollock-720
Rarity: Low R.6, PR65 CAC Endorsed.
Ex Newman
Struck in nickel with a plain edge
Obverse: Features Liberty head the almost identical design used on large cents from 1843 to 1857.
Reverse: Similar to the large cornet head large cents except TEN CENTS is in the center of the wreath.
Comment:
It is probable that these patterns were prepared simply to exhibit the size and weight of the suggested coin rather than to illustrate a proposed design.. The same obverse was used for one cent and ten cents patterns in 1868. About two dozen examples are believed known in nickel while more are estimated extant in copper. The surfaces are bright and reflective with the look of aged nickel. Fully struck throughout
Provenance/Appearance:
From Heritage April 2021 CSNS / Lot #4891; Prior from The Eric P. Newman Collection Heritage April 2013 CSNS / Lot #3964 (NGC65 CAC)
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| J-648 |
United States
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10C 1868 J-648
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NGC PF 64 BN
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1868 10C
Judd-648, Pollock-721,
Rarity: High R.6, PF64
The designs are similar to the Mature Head Large Cent struck between 1843 and 1857. However, the denomination is expressed as TEN CENTS, and the wreath is more slender and is open at the top.
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
While not as well known as the pattern 1868 Large Cent (Judd-611), this denomination was more practical for coinage, since it could be used to replace the despised fractional currency notes then in circulation.
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| J-696 |
United States
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10C 1869 J-696
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NGC PF 64 CAMEO
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1869 10C Std Silver
Judd-696, Pollock-775
Rarity: R.5; PR64Cam
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty wearing a cap with three large stars, and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is displayed in a banner beneath the bust.
Reverse: 10 CENTS at the center surrounded by a thick wreath of oak and laurel. "STANDARD SILVER" is across the top at the border, and the date is below and outside the wreath at the boarder.
Comment:
Well preserved with brilliant surfaces throughout and deeply mirrored fields. A few wispy hairlines.
This Reverse type was paired with all three 1869 10 Cent Obverses
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale mar 2014; Prior Heritage June 2010 Long Beach, CA Auction / Lot #1473
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| J-705 |
United States
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10C 1869 J-705
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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1869 10C
Judd-705, Pollock-784
Rarity: Low R.7
CAC Endorsed
Ex Simpson Collection
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Obverse: A bust of Liberty faces right wearing a diadem with the hair tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below.
Reverse: has 10 CENTS in the center, surrounded by a thick wreath of oak and laurel. "STANDARD SILVER" is across the upper reverse border, and the date (1869) is below and outside the wreath at the boarder
Comment:
The surfaces are pristine-even when using a strong glass. Both sides have an even original rich chocolate color. Miss Liberty and every detail are so needle sharp they look sculpted. The eye appeal is very strong.
Current estimates suggest that about 10 to 12 examples of this pattern variety are known
Provenance/appearances:
Bob Simpson: The Regency Auction XXI May 2017 Lot 5, Possibly 2003 Bowers & Merena Lot 4661
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| J-708 |
United States
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10C 1869 J-708
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PCGS PF 65
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1869 10C Standard Silver
Judd-708, Pollock-787
Rarity: R.5;PR65
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty faces right, wearing a headband with a single large star in the forehead area. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA borders the upper periphery, with IN GOD WE TRUST in a curved ribbon below.
Reverse: 10 CENTS at the center surrounded by a thick wreath of oak and laurel. "STANDARD SILVER" is across the top at the border, and the date is below and outside the wreath at the boarder.
Comment:
The obverse is deep blue and the reverse is bright rose with just a hint of peripheral blue. The fields are deeply reflective
Provenance:
Private sale feb 2018; Prior Appears to be from Heritage August 2004 Pittsburgh, PA Signature Sale / Lot #7947 & Heritage 2008 October 14 Internet sale / Lot #22469 & since crossed over from NGC to PCGS
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| J-716 |
United States
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10C 1869 J-716
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NGC PF 63
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1869 10C Postage Currency
Judd-716, Pollock-795
Rarity: high R.6, CAC Endorsed
Struck in Koulz's Alloy (1)
Obverse: The obverse is similar to the regular issue, but without the date in exergue.
Reverse: The reverse has SIL. / NIC. / COP. in larger letters, the date is below, smaller, and slightly curved.
Comment: This second reverse pattern has a reeded edge and was struck in a supposedly unworkable alloy of silver, nickel, and copper: Koulz's alloy. Because of the brittleness of the alloy, examples are invariably seen with chipping and flaking. Here the brittleness is mostly seen at the bottom of the obverse and top of the reverse. Each side is deeply toned.
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Virginia Cabinet, Heritage April 2015 CSNS Chicago/Lot #5984
(1) an article on US Patterns.com -- "A Misnomer Mystery Finally Solved" Copyright By David Cassel , Author of “United States Pattern Postage Currency Coins” reports that Koulz's may have been a simple typographical error and was not the correct name but rather Montchal Ruolz proposed the metal (who was born in Paris in 1809).
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| J-825 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-825 SIMPSON
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NGC PF 63
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1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-825, Pollock-915
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63
Ex: Bob Simpson
Struck in silver with a reeded 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: The denomination 10 / CENTS is within an open wreath of cotton and corn, tied with a bow at the bottom. STANDARD--in small letters--is found at the edge above the wreath, and the rim is unusually wide.
Comment: About a dozen examples are believed known of this variant. Both sides show even golden toning and are slightly hazy, but there are no reportable contact marks.
Provenance:
From The Bob Simpson Collection.; Heritage Aug 2010 Boston ANA Coin Auction / Lot #5695 ($2185); Prior Superior 1/6/2003 Elite Coin Auction / Lot #513
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| J-831 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-831
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PCGS PF 63
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1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-831, Pollock-921
Rarity: High R.6, PR63
Struck in silver 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:
The denomination “ONE DIME” as use for the regular dime of the year
Comment:
About a dozen examples are believed known of this variant. Both sides show even golden toning and are slightly hazy,
Provenance:
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| J-833 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-833 LEMUS COLLECTION
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NGC PF 66 RB
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1870 10C
Judd-833, Pollock-923
Rarity: High R.6 ( about 12 pieces believe extant) PF66RB CAC Endorsed
Ex Lumis
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Struck in copper with a reeded 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: The reverse is that of the regular dime issue for the year.
Comment:
Glimmering surfaces radiate lilac and magenta coloration on both sides of this Premium Gem proof. The strike is expectedly bold.
The USPatterns.com website opines that approximately 12 examples of Judd-833 exist in all grades. Pollock (1994) was able to document 11 specimens, and the combined total of certified examples at the major grading services confirms the consensus of a High R.6 rarity. Many of the those posted, however are repeat showings
35.1 grains, dia:.701 “ Die alignments ~ 170 Deg
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage: Feb 2020 Long Beach Expo / Lot #4139, Prior The Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Part Two Heritage Jan 2009 Orlando, FL FUN / Lot #1730; from a Stack's private treaty transaction
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| J-836 |
United States
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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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| J-837 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-837
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NGC PF 66
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1870 10C
Judd-837 Pollock-928
Rarity: R.5
Struck in silver with a reeded 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:
This deeply toned rose-gold coin boasts a sharp strike and loads of eye appeal.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Sept 2016 Long Beach Expo / Lot #5210
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Type set of designs for 1870 Standard Silver 10 Cent Pieces
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| J-840 |
United States
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Copper 10C 1870 J-840 Denali
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PCGS PF 65
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1870 10C
Judd-840 Pollock-931
Rarity: High R.7 PR65RB
Ex: Denali
Struck in copper 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.
Reverse: The denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are crowded inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription “STANDARD” above.
Comment: This sharply struck Gem is awashed in blended lavender-red and lime-green shades. Void of detraction and highly desirable for both its condition and extreme rarity.
Provenance/Appearances:
- Legend July 2018 Auction #27 (Steven Cook Collection) / Lot #563, Priors:
- Heritage April 2014 CSNS / Lot #6081,
- Stacks and Bowers August 2013 ANA Sale Lot #2901, (passed),
- FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2012), lot 6011 (Passed);
- Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2012), lot 6274. (Passed);
- Stacks and Bowers 2011 March Baltimore, Lot #6038
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| J-842 |
United States
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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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| J-844 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-844 LEMUS COLLECTION
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NGC PF 65
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1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-844, Pollock-943
Rarity: Low R.6 (12-20 Pieces)
Ex: Lemus Collection
Plate coin NGC Coin Explorer J844
Struck in silver with a plain edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with a Tiara (diadem) without any stars and her hair is tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription “STANDARD” above
Comment:
The silver-gray, attractive surfaces show just a barely discernible tinge of golden color at the extreme rim. A well-struck and problem-free Gem.
33.9 grains, 0.649 diameter, Die alignment ~170deg
Provenance/Appearances:
From Private transaction May 2014, Prior Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection , Heritage Jan 2009 Orlando FL FUN Auction / Lot 1737 & prior Stack's June 1988, / Lot #443
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| J-849 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-849
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NGC PF 64
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1870 10C Standard Silver
JUDD-849, Pollock-956
Rarity: R-5, PR64
Struck in silver 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 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription “STANDARD” above
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| J-857 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-857
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NGC PF 63 RB
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1870 10 Standard Silver
Judd-857, Pollock-937
Rarity: High R7; PR63RB
Struck in copper with a reeded 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.
This is a glossy chocolate-brown and copper-orange example with razor-sharp detail. The surfaces are surprisingly free of distractions.
Provenance:
From The Collection of William Rau, Heritage 2018 April 25 - 29 CSNS US Coins Signature Auction - Chicago/ Lot #5031
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| J-861 |
United States
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10C 1870 J-861
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PCGS PF 66
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1970 10 Standard Silver
Judd-861, Pollock-949
Rarity Low R.7; PR66 CAC Endorsed
Ex Simpson Collection
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with a Tiara (diadem) without any stars and her hair is tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination 10 CENTS is centered within the wreath of oak and Laurel while the date 1870 is outside and at the bottom of the wreath and the inscription STANDRAD SILVER is at top.
Deep mirrors beam from all over with have a strong reflection. No after Minting imperfections to be found anywhere. Both sides exhibits beautiful original toning mix of gold/deep blue/green/pale rose colors. All detail are extremely sharp.
Provenance:
Ex Bob Simpson & Direct sale Legends Numismatics’ Dec 2016
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| J-869 |
United States
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Copper 10C 1870 J-869 SIMPSON COLLECTION
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NGC PF 63 RB
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1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-869, Pollock-965
Rarity: High R.7 (<7 believed Known), PR63RB
Ex: Simpson Collection/Lemus Collection
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with hair bun and star on headband, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, motto IN GOD WE TRUST on scroll below.
Reverse: 10 CENTS centered inside a small oak and laurel wreath. STANDARD SILVER, in large letters, arcs along the top half of the reverse rim. The date 1870 is at the lower reverse rim and outside of the wreath.
Comment:
A glorious piece with full originality, otherwise golden-orange surfaces are further adorned with even more vivid reddish-rose highlights. Fully struck, quite smooth and possessing above-average eye appeal at the lower reaches of Choice quality.
A curly lintmark is noted in the right obverse field under Liberty's throat, providing a pedigree marker.
Provenance/Appearances:
Ex Bob Simpson Collection, Bowers & Merena Jan 2011 Tampa Bay Rarities Sale Lot #1276 ($2934), Prior
- Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Heritage Jan 2009 FUN / Lot #1743; Ex: Stack's private treaty.
Additional Comment – in 2011 this piece was in a PCGS holder (18091481) and prior to acquisition from a 3 party it was crossed over to an NGC holder at the same grade with Simpson provenance noted
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| J-1075 |
United States
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10C 1871 J-1075
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PCGS PF 63 Red Brown
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1871 10C
Judd-1075, Pollock-1211
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63 Red
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Longacre's popular Seated Indian Princess motif seated on a globe inscribed with LIBERTY with conjoined flags behind and Liberty's hand resting on a globe and a cap on her extended pole. There are no STARS on this design. It is noted that Liberty is wearing a similar headdress as seen on three dollar gold pieces on these designs
Reverse: The reverse has 10 CENTS in the center and is surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn, the word STANDARD at the top of that side.
Comment:
The reverse edge is much wider than the obverse. The color is phenomenal, bright cherry-red across each side. The coin's grade is explained by a few specks of carbon, mostly on the obverse.
Provenance/Appearance:
From Heritage March 2019 Signature Auction / Lot #3445 Prior Ira & Larry Goldberg 6/6/2000 The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Part II /Lot #1079 ($2530) (graded as PCGS 63RB) with notation “From Empire Coin Company al a cost of $70. no doubt more than a few years ago. then to the Madison Collection”
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| J-1077 |
United States
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10C 1871 J-1077
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NGC PF 64
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1871 10C Ten Cents,
Judd-1077, Pollock-1213,
Rarity: High R.7, PR64
Ex: Bass
Struck in Silver with Reeded Edge
Obverse: Liberty is seated facing left on the obverse with the date 1871 below. She wears an Indian headdress with a Liberty pole in her right hand.
Reverse: The reverse is that used to produce regular issues 1871 Seated dimes.
Comment:
This piece has been preserved and now display an even silver appearance with lovely mirrored fields Unexpectedly a clean and well-struck piece.
Of interest is that these Indian Princesses design, Liberty is wearing a similar headdress as seen on the three dollar gold pieces.
Technical Aspects: Weight: 35.0 grains. Diameter: 17.8 mm. Die alignment: 180°.
This piece has a stellar pedigree as noted below.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private transaction. Priors:
- The Collection of William Rau; Heritage April 2018 CSNS Chicago / Lot #5084 (As a NGC65 but since was conserved and regraded as NGC64),
- Bowers & Merena May 1999 / Harry W. Bass collection. Lot #1106, with note Harry Bass Acquired it
- Bryron Johnson - Huges 1/79 Lot #37, Booser & Weaver 2/79,
- Prior Major Lohr
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| J-1080 |
United States
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10C 1871 J-1080
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NGC PF 65 CAMEO
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1871 10C Standard Silver
Judd-1080, Pollock-1216
Rarity: High R.6, PR65 Cameo
Struck in silver with a reeded edge
Obverse: Longacre's Indian Princess design, where Miss Liberty is seated facing left and wearing an Indian Headdress holding the liberty pole in her right hand and her left hand rest on a Globe with Liberty inscribed. The are 2 flag poles behind. There are 13 stars around the rim.
Reverse: Standard silver reverse with the denomination 10 / CENTS (CENTS is in an up-curving arc) surrounded by a wreath of corn and cotton, with STANDARD in tiny letters at the upper rim.
Comment:
According to USPatterns.com this is the most frequently encountered of the four Longacre designs from 1871. Examples were also struck in copper and aluminum. Interesting to note that the reverse die is too small for the obverse, with the result that the rim is unnaturally large and pronounced, a situation caused mis-mating of dies. The reverse was originally intended for use with Standard Silver obverses of 1869 and 1870 and these were of significantly smaller diameter.
This is a bright, untoned piece with deeply mirrored fields on each side. A few tiny planchet flakes and flecks of carbon are noted over the obverse.
Provenance/ Appearance:
Heritage Nov. 2016 New York /Lot 5676 ; Prior from Jones Beach Collection, Heritage Jan 2007 Fun /Lot 1466 as NGC PF65
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| J-1085 |
United States
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10C 1871 J-1085
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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1871 10C
Judd-1085, Pollock-1221
Rarity: High R.6, PR64 Bn
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The Longacre Indian Princess design on the obverse features Liberty seated with left hand resting on a globe, right hand holding a pole with cap on top, and conjoined flags behind.
Reverse: The reverse is from the regular issue dies.
Comment:
This design on the obverse, paired with the regular reverse gives the idea what an alternative Seated Liberty dime would have looked like; although why it would have been struck in copper is a mystery. A dozen or so copper examples are believed known. The surfaces are muted brown with occasional glimpses of underlying red.
Provenance/Appearance:
Heritage June 2017 Long Beach Expo / Lot #4694
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| J-1498 |
United States
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10C 1877 J-1498
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NGC PF 64 BN
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1877 10C Sailor Head Ten Cents,
Judd-1498, Pollock-1651
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 Brown
Ex Simpson
Struck in Copper with Reeded Edge
Obverse: Bust of Liberty facing left with 13 stars surrounding and the date below. Liberty is wearing a coronet with LIBRTY inscribed on it and her hair is tied back with a ribbon.
Reverse: Uses the regular issue dies of the year.
Comment:
Only eight examples are believed known of this rare pattern, and at least two of those are silver-plated. The coin is technically illegal as UNITED STATES OF AMERICA does not appear on either side. The portrait was designed by William Barber and is similar to the Sailor Head design made famous two years earlier, but with smaller lettering on the coronet and lacking the so-called sailor collar.
This piece is needle-sharp specimen with vivid oranges, ruby-red, aquamarine, and electric-blue hues. An important, pedigreed example of this notable pattern.
In the Bowers and Merena 11/16/88 The David B. Silberman, Jr. Collection catalog Lot 5406 was a PF60 specimen but note worthy was they listed the only pieces they had traced at that time as:
“The following specimens are traced:
1) This example. Purchased from Stack's, May 1968. {[that being the PF60 Lot 5405]
2) The specimen in our sale of the River Oaks Collection, November 1976, Lot 945.
3) The coin in New England Rare Coin Auction's Metro sale, March 1978, Lot 528.
4) The example in our sale of the Sieck Collection, July 1981,
Lot 113, previously from our sale of the Terrell Collection, May 1973. - [possibly this piece]
5) The piece in Superior's sale of the Munoz Collection, Part III June 1981, Lot 3 "
Currently USPatterns.com photo library shows 9 pieces (2 being silver plated) with a note that one might be one of the others.
Noting about 36 Appearances between 1977 and 2022 … this piece was at auction 12 times representing about 1/3 of the appearances
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Sale Dec 2020; prior
- Bowers and Merena sale of the Sieck Collection, July 1981, Lot 113*, & thus prior
- Terrell Collection, May 1973 / Lot 982
- Superior Sept 1988 Lot 2558
- The William W. Moore Collection 3/17/1992 Stacks-Bowers / Lot 1674;
- Superior Feb 1997 (Gainsborough II Sale) / Lot #2650
- Heritage 1/8/1999 FUN 99 Orlando /Lot #7569;
- ANR Classic Sale July 2003 /Lot #1024
- ANR Classic Sale Jan 2004 /Lot #38
- Heritage Aug 2004 ANA /lot 8007 (Passed);
- Heritage Sept 2004 Internet /lot 13406 (Passed);
- ANR Jan 2006 (The Robert Michael Prescott Collection) Sale /Lot 890 as PCGS PF64BN (Passed);
- Heritage Jan 2007 FUN Signature /Lot 1534; (Passed)
- Bob Simpson Collection, Part I Heritage 8/2010 Los Angeles / lot 5716 ($6,325) (as NGC64BN);
- Heritage Jan 2013 FUN - Orlando / Lot #6740 ($5875)
* Bowers and Merena sale of the Sieck Collection, July 1981, Lot 113, – This piece was Graded PF60 and descried “…Not in full brilliance. Surfaces tones to cent brown, with much original mint red remaining … “
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| J-1585 |
United States
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10C 1879 J-1585
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PCGS PF 65 Brown
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1879 10C Pattern Washlady Dime.
Judd-1585, Pollock-1778.
Rarity: High R.6. PR65 BN.
Struck in copper with reeded edge
Obverse: Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber's Washlady or Society Lady motif with a left facing head of Liberty. Liberty is wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and ornamented with ears of wheat, cotton leaves and bolls. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the date 1879 is below.
Reverse: A beaded circle encloses the denomination ONE DIME, outside of which is a wreath of wheat and cotton. The Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is inscribed within an ornamental cartouche above.
Comment:
The Washlady design is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful ever produced by the United States Mint and is one of the most eagerly sought patterns in today's market. At the time of their creation, however, the Washlady pieces were not held in as high esteem by contemporary collectors. The style of Liberty's hair, in particular, was widely criticized in that it gave the portrait a somewhat disheveled appearance. David Proskey is credited with the Washlady name as an expression of contemporary ridicule for this design, its first known use coming as part of New York Stamp and Coin's April 1891 sale of the F.W. Doughty Collection written as” …. “ Wash-lady” type : profile I., with enormous head of hair, held together by nothing visible…” The modern term "Society Lady" is a more elegant description for this motif, but examples of this type continue to be most widely known by their traditional name.
The Washlady motif appears on pattern dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars of 1879, generally in either silver or copper, although unique white metal impressions are also known for the three largest denominations.
This piece has a deep copper-brown surfaces are enhanced by a light overlay of cobalt-blue patina. Essentially mark-free, just a couple of tiny flecks are noted on this sharply defined example.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Stacks and Bowers August 2021 ANA Auction / Lot 6295; Prior
- Superior May 2003 Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction /Lot #3450,
- Superior Galleries Sept 1993, Worrell Collection /Lot# 608;
- Superior Galleries May 1990 Father Flanagan’s Boy Town Auction /Lot # 3305 (Not sold);
- Superior Galleries Oct 1990 /Lot #1858 (not sold)
- Superior Galleries, Oct 1989 /Lot #3219 The Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale
- Bowers & Ruddy Jul 1981 (William R. Sieck Collection) Lot 115, From William Mitkoff. Earlier from Bowers & Ruddy Galleries
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| J-1587 |
United States
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10C 1879 J-1587
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PCGS PF 65 Red Brown
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1879 10C
Judd-1587, Pollock-1780
Rarity: High R.6, PR65 RB
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: George T. Morgan's design using a sacle down size Liberty head that is very similar to the Morgan Dollar.
Reverse: An inner circle of small dots enclosing E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE DIME with 13 stars. An outer open wreath with bow comprises wheat, corn, cotton, and tobacco.
Comment:
This pattern, surviving to the extent of 12 to 15 specimens in both silver and copper, has been called, fittingly enough, the "Morgan dime" by generations of collectors. The present Gem would make a top-notch complement to a Morgan dollar set. Multicolor patina features yellow and green hues prevailing on the obverse with a gold and reddish reverse. An extremely attractive coin.
Provenance/Appearances:
From he Bob Simpson Collection, Heritage Nov 2020 Signature Auction / Lot #3261; Prior
- Heritage Sept 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale / Lot #9484
- Bowers & Ruddy Nov 1976 (Rivers Oaks Collection) Lot #947
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