Barber Seated Liberty Patterns of 1870
J-831

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873
Item Description: 10C 1870 J-831
Full Grade: PCGS PF 63
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 10C Patterns
Barber Seated Liberty Patterns of 1870
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1870-1873)

Owner Comments:


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,

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