Owner Comments:
1870 10C
Judd-833, Pollock-923
Rarity: High R.6 ( about 12 pieces believe extant) PF66RB CAC Endorsed
Ex Lumis
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Struck in copper with a reeded 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 reverse is that of the regular dime issue for the year.
Comment:
Glimmering surfaces radiate lilac and magenta coloration on both sides of this Premium Gem proof. The strike is expectedly bold.
The USPatterns.com website opines that approximately 12 examples of Judd-833 exist in all grades. Pollock (1994) was able to document 11 specimens, and the combined total of certified examples at the major grading services confirms the consensus of a High R.6 rarity. Many of the those posted, however are repeat showings
35.1 grains, dia:.701 “ Die alignments ~ 170 Deg
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage: Feb 2020 Long Beach Expo / Lot #4139, Prior The Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Part Two Heritage Jan 2009 Orlando, FL FUN / Lot #1730; from a Stack's private treaty transaction