Owner Comments:
1868 $10 Ten Dollar
Judd-662, Pollock-735
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64BN
Ex: Simpson
Struck in Copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The obverse has a large bust of Liberty facing left with thirteen stars around and the date below.
Reverse: A small eagle with upraised wings as the central motif, the motto on a scroll in the field above, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TEN D. at the margin.
Comment:
Believed to be a Longacre design as the Head of Liberty is that used on the Nickel Three cents a used in 1865. About a dozen examples of this design are known with many being gilt. Light brown and iridescent fields accompany the rich chocolate-brown devices of this Choice proof.
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Bob R. Simpson Collection Heritage Jan 2024 FUN / Lot #5265 ;Priors:
- Bowers & Merena Nov 1995 (Rogers Fred Collections) Lot #2347: Obtained from Julian Leidman.
- Bowers & Merena Oct 1987 (The Bebee Collection) Lot #1507,
- Paramount Jul 1979 (Auction 79) Lot #179
- Paramount Sept 1978 (The Covington Collection) Lot #645
- Paramount 9/75 Rare Coin List #11 & Paramount 6/75 Rare Coin List #10
- Superior's Rio Rancho sale October 1974. Lot #467