US Gold Pattern Pieces- ANYTHING BUT GOLD
J-450 10$ Copper Transitional

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: $10 1865 J-450
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64 Red Brown
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1865 $10 Ten Dollar,
Judd-450, Pollock-522,
Rarity: High R.6, PR64 RB


Struck in Copper with Reeded Edge

Obverse: The regular issue design
Reverse: The regular design later years but with the Motto added above th eeagle IN GOD WE TRUST

Comment:
A little more than a dozen examples of this pattern variety are known, and a few have been gilt to represent gold impressions of this die combination. The obverse displays mahogany color with hints of pale green and light orange. The reverse shows bright greenish-gold color with iridescent toning.

Like many others, these examples are sometimes called transition pattern issues, although they were likely not struck until 1869.

Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Feb 2023 Long Beach Expo / Lot #3415 priors,
- FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 1316
- Heritage Jun 2001 Long Beach / Lot #9461,
- Heritage Mar 2001/ Lot #1452 (PASSED)
- Heritage June 1987 Newport Beach, CA Sale Lot #4568

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