US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-837
10C - Standard Silver Liberty Head w/ cap and 3 Stars
Rev with Date @ boarder outside of 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-837 |
Full Grade: |
NGC PF 66 |
Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1870 10C
Judd-837 Pollock-928
Rarity: R.5
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty wearing a cap with three large stars and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the bust. The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is displayed in a banner beneath the bust.
Reverse: The denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are crowded inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription “STANDARD” above.
Comment:
This deeply toned rose-gold coin boasts a sharp strike and loads of eye appeal.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Sept 2016 Long Beach Expo / Lot #5210
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Type set of designs for 1870 Standard Silver 10 Cent Pieces