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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1868 J-644 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1868 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.