US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-844
10C - Standard Silver Liberty Head w/Tiara (w/ No Stars). Rev Date In wreath (1870 Set)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1870 J-844 LEMUS COLLECTION |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 65 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-844, Pollock-943
Rarity: Low R.6 (12-20 Pieces)
Ex: Lemus Collection
Plate coin NGC Coin Explorer J844
Struck in silver with a plain edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with a Tiara (diadem) without any stars and her hair is tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription “STANDARD” above
Comment:
The silver-gray, attractive surfaces show just a barely discernible tinge of golden color at the extreme rim. A well-struck and problem-free Gem.
33.9 grains, 0.649 diameter, Die alignment ~170deg
Provenance/Appearances:
From Private transaction May 2014, Prior Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection , Heritage Jan 2009 Orlando FL FUN Auction / Lot 1737 & prior Stack's June 1988, / Lot #443