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J-A1870-2 50C Splasher |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
J-A1870-2 50C REVERSE SPLASHER |
| Item Description: |
1870 J-A1870-2 50C Reverse Splasher |
| Grade: |
PCGS Genuine |
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Owner Comments
1970 50C Reverse Splasher
Judd-A-1870-2 Pollock-3389,
Rarity: R.8, GENUINE
Struck in white metal broken into 2
Judd-A-1870-2 Pollock 3389 2 Know of this type but the A-1870-2 in unique and is the plate piece in Judd 10th edition. This piece as noted in the Pollock reference as unique at the time as only this piece was known however the J-A1870-1 in a whole sample
Obverse/Reverse:
A reverse “splasher” or die trial, struck on a thin white metal or lead uniface disk. Disk is now cracked from 3:00 to the center, then diagonally down toward 8:00. Typical STANDARD SILVER reverse, with that legend around a wreath, date below, denomination within. Reverse of the present piece with old newsprint adhering as made.
Comment:
Back in 2005 the piece was auction and accompanied by a B. Max Mehl envelope, upon which was reported written “Pattern Half Dollar, (1870) / Type of A-W 895 to 918. Reverse / only. Fine. Very rare; Probably / unique.” Also on the envelope is $10. over a lowercase “c” and appearing as a fraction, along with PAGE ITEM in red ink, a 10 crossed out and 15 following PAGE, and with 5 Following ITEM.
The PCGS label noted this as a J-A1870-1 however it is the -2
Provenances/Appearances:
From Legends Feb 2023 Auction 57, Prior
Ex B. Max Mehl; Stack's, March 1993, lot 2551; ANR, July 2005, /lot 63; Glorious Patterns Collection, Part II, Legends May 2022, / Lot 321 (where it was uncertified).
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Liberty Head 10C
Cap with 3 Stars |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1869 J-696 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 CAMEO |
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Owner Comments
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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Liberty Head 10C
No Star Tiara |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1869 J-705 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
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Owner Comments
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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Liberty Head 10C
Star on Band |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1869 J-708 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
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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Liberty Head 25C
Cap with 3 Stars |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-723 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C Standard Silver
Judd-723, Pollock-804
Rarity: Low R.7 ; PR64BN
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a cap ornamented with three stars with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and a scroll with "IN GOD WE TRUST" . A ribbon across Liberty's shoulder is inscribed LIBERTY.
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:
Both sides have fully mirrored surfaces beneath intense blue, green, and gold toning. A few pinpoint flecks and minor planchet granularity are all that limits the grade.This Reverse type was paired with all three 1869 25 Cent Obverses
Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage 2007 Sept Long Beach, CA / Lot #3017 & prior The Jones Beach Collection Heritage 2007 Jan Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Auction / Lot #1395
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Liberty Head 25C
No Star Tiara |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-727 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C
Judd-727, Pollock- 808
Rarity: R.5; PR64+
EX: Simpson
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a diadem (tiara) inscribed LIBERTY (without any stars) and her hair is tied back into a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in a scroll 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
Bold mirrors beam strong from all over. A nice mix of pewter/blue/deep gold/violet swirls all over. Miss Liberty and every detail are full y struck and have delicate frosting. The eye appeal is pretty!
Provenance:
Ex: Bob Simpson, The Regency Auction XX January 2017 / lot 11
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| Slot: |
Liberty Head 25C
Star on Band |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-734 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C
Judd-734, Pollock-815
Rarity: Low R.6, PR62
Struck in silver with a plain 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
Nice smooth honey-gold surfaces with only a few marks for grade
Provenance:
The Cook Family Collection- David Lawrence June 27, 2005 Auction 43
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| Slot: |
Liberty Head 25C
Star on Band Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-736 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 RB |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C Standard Silver Quarter, (Copper)
Judd-736, Pollock-817
Rarity: High R.7; PR66RB
Ex: Major Lenox R. Lohr and Empire Coin Co
Struck in copper with a plain 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:
63.1 grains. Diameter: 0.899 inches. Die alignment: 170°.
USPatterns.com states "less than a dozen are known." This rose-red pattern is well struck except on the EN in CENTS, opposite the highest portion of the high-relief bust. The dies are slightly rotated, and a wire rim is present on the upper obverse border and right reverse border. Unabraded, though the obverse exhibits a few tiny blue flecks.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Dec 2022 / Lot #4075 priors:
- Heritage July 2013 Orlando /Lot #3486 (NGC 65RD)
- Heritage Oct 2012 ANA Dallas/ Lot #5406 (NGC 65RD)
- Heritage Jan 2008 FUN sale/ Lot #3597 (NGC 65RD)
- Heritage Nov 2001 Santa Clara / Lot # 6746 (NGC 65RD)
- Bowers & Merena June 1991 (George N. Polis) / Lot #1122 (PR64 95% RD)
- Ex Major Lenox R. Lohr Collection, Empire Coin Co., 1961
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| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-737 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Cameo |
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Owner Comments
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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Liberty Head 50C
Cap with 3 Stars |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1869 J-742 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Cameo |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 50C Standard Silver
Judd-742, Pollock-823
Rarity: R-5, PR65Cam
Struck in Silver with Reeded Edge.
Obverse: Standard Silver design with a bust of Liberty facing right, a cap ornamented with two stars on her head and a ribbon emblazoned LIBERTY crossing her shoulder. A tiny B for the designer (Barber) is within the ribbon folds. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed on a scroll below. 
The letters in the word GOD are widely repunched with about 20 degrees rotation from normal coin turn.
Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 is outside and below the wreath bounded with 2 STARS
This coin exhibits iridescent golden-copper peripheral toning around minimally patinated, silver gray centers. Fully struck with bold field to device contrast that readily upholds the validity of the coveted CAM designation from PCGS
Provenance:
The E. Horatio Morgan Collection. (Acquired December 1987.) , Stacks and Bowers August 2019 ANA Rosemont Coins Auction /LOT3359
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J-742a Liberty Head 50C
Cap with 3 Stars
with NO INITIAL "B" |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1869 J-742 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 |
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Owner Comments
1869 50C Std Silver
Judd-742a, Pollock-830, "NO Initial B"
Rarity: R.8, PR62; (3 pieces believe in existence), PR62
Judd-742a lacks the designer's initial "B" above LI on the ribbon
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: A standard Silver design with a bust of Liberty facing right, a cap ornamented with two stars on her head and a ribbon emblazoned LIBERTY crossing her shoulder. Unlike the J742, this die is missing the letter "B" that was located within the ribbon folds. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed on a scroll below.
Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 is outside and below the wreath bounded with 2 STARS
Comment: 
About three examples are known, according to USPatterns.com.
"There are actually 2 dies like this . The first is the die of 1869 with point of crown under the letter 'E'. and the other is the 1870 examples with point of crown under the letter 'S'."
Also Pollock notes that the Bottom of the curls are further away from the tip of the scroll - this helps with researching older photos of auction catalogs where low resolution of B&W photos makes it hard to see the "B"
This piece is lightly toned with a typical strike and there is a faint curved pin-scratch left of the 1 in the date. The right obverse field is lightly hairlined.
USpatterns.com noted with about 3 or 4 are known that included the Morris Evans-B/M 8/98 (PF58)/ Lot #2056, Heritage 1/07 (PCGS64) /lot #1404 and Heritage 8/15 (PCGS60)/ lot #5991 and it appeared again in Heritage 6/17 (PCGS60)/ lot #4680 sales. Also not mentioned was Superior Jun 1999 (Pre Long Beach) PCGS61 / LOT #3196 which does not appear to be neither the PF58 or the PR60’s noted above. It appear to me that at least 5 pieces are known
Provenance:
From Heritage 2020 August 3 - 9 US Coins Signature Auction / Lot #3789; Prior
Frank O. Fredericks Collection, Part III Heritage 2004 Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Sale / Lot #8454 (label as just J742)
Heritage 2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction / Lot #2265 (label as just J742)
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| Slot: |
Liberty Head 50C
No Star Tiara |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1869 J-748 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
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Owner Comments
1869 50C Standard Silver
Judd-748, Pollock -831
Rarity: R.5. (31-75 Minted) CAC Endorsed
EX SIMPSON
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a diadem (tiara) inscribed LIBERTY (without any stars) and her hair is tied back into a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in a scroll below
Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 is outside and below the wreath bounded with 2 STARS
Comment:
Deep but even totally original pewter/dove gray toning evenly covers both sides. The mirrors are deep, super clean, and reflect like a sheet of ice. There is a tiny lint mark in the right obverse field-but you need a glass to see it. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted and have sharp strikes. The eye appeal is superb!
Provenance:
Ex. Bob Simpson, From The Regency Auction XX January 2017 /Lot 22
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| Slot: |
Liberty Head 50C
Star on Ban
Date outside of Wreath
Silver |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1869 J-755 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C Std Silver
Judd-755, Pollock-838
High R.6 CAC. Endorsed (New Holder)
Struck in silver with a plain 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: Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 is outside and below the wreath bounded with 2 STARS
Comment:
A beautiful Standard Silver pattern with watery reflective fields shine like a freshly frozen pond. Beautiful blue and burnt orange patina at the periphery lighten to gold and silver at the centers. The surfaces are smooth and the mirrors are of awesome quality.. This is an exceptionally hard to find variety, while listed at high R.6 meaning there should be 13-20 pieces ... only a couple at the PR65 exists. .
This Reverse type was paired with all three 1869 50 Cent Obverses In fact there is a 4th obverse which was the Judd-242a which was without the "B".
Bowers and Merena Lot 547 measures 153.7 grains. Diameter: 1.148 inches. Die alignment: 170°
Provenance
From Great Collections June 2021; Prior Regency Auction XIX December 2016 /Lot 509, Appears to be the same as Bowers & Merena Mar 1991 (Metropolitan -Marvin P. Matlock) / Lot# 547
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| Slot: |
Liberty Head 50C
Star on Band
Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1869 J-756 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN CAMEO |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 50C Standard Silver
Judd-756, Pollock-840
Rarity: Low R.7; PR64BN Cameo
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Liberty wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY and ornamented with a star and her hair is tied back into a bun, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the periphery, and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll below.
Reverse: A wreath of laurel and oak encircles the denomination 50 CENTS with the inscription STANDARD SILVER around and the date 1869 is outside and below the wreath bounded with 2 STARS.
Comment:
Probably fewer than a dozen are known of this pattern. The fields are exceptionally deep in their mirrored reflectivity. Each side has equal amounts of brown and pale blue iridescence. A lovely, high-end example.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Sale Apr 2017; Prior Heritage Dec 2008 Houston, TX Signature Auction / Lot #1772
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| Slot: |
Liberty Head 10C
Cap with 3 Stars
Agricultural Wreath w/ Date Inside |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1870 J-837 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
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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