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Judd-839
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
Copper 10C 1870 J-839 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
| Owner: |
All That Glitters |
Owner Comments:
The obverse features a small bust right of Liberty with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and a scroll with IN GOD WE TRUST below. Liberty wears a cap ornamented with three stars. On the reverse, the denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are crowded within a wreath of cotton and corn. The inscription STANDARD is centered above. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. The dies are familiar because of the relatively available silver examples (Judd-837), but copper pieces are extremely rare. This well struck and smooth example features a vivid ring of neon green and rose around the obverse periphery with more subtle green and rose toning to the interiors of both sides.