Owner Comments:
1869 P$10 Ten Dollar
Judd-782, Pollock-867,
Rarity: High R.7, PR63+CAM
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded Edge
Obverse/Reverse: The regular Liberty eagle dies,
Comment:
This Select proof exhibits obvious cameo contrast between the lustrous devices and mirrored fields as noted on the label.
The existing population of this pattern variety numbers about six examples. These aluminum coins, including all denominations issued in cased sets, are traditionally described as die trials, although they were more likely produced specifically for contemporary collectors. The current population suggests that there were probably no more than 10 to 12 sets produced in 1869. Examples are also known in copper with a single piece that was struck in nickel composition.
Provenance Appearances:
Private Transaction Sept 1924; PriorS:
From The Estate of Charles W. Montgomery Heritage Nov 2023 / Lot #3284,
Bowers & Merena Mar 1999 /Lot #61