Owner Comments:
1870 H10C Standard Silver Half Dime
Judd-814, Pollock-903
Rarity: R.8, PF64+Cameo; CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with plain edge
Obverse: The Barber Standard Silver design with Liberty seated with hand resting on a shield and Liberty pole behind.
Reverse: The reverse displays 5 CENTS surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD across the top.
Comment:
Only two pieces are known of this rarity. Each side is bright with deeply mirrored fields that set up the "black" background for the frosted devices, producing the cameo effect. Brilliant throughout and unoxidized.
The US Pattern.com site states that there may be only 2 or 3 known pieces including a piece referenced from the Brand collection (journal #14286 and/or 92500:1042). One of these pieces is ex Farouk, Caldwell (B/R 11/73 Rothert sale) specimen. This piece and the Farouk piece may be the only example auctioned in the last 50 years.
Provenance/ Appearances:
From Heritage Aug 2022 / Lot #5278, Prior Heritage Sept 2020 / Lot #3870