US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1085
10C Liberty Princess Seated Left.
Rev "DIME"
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1871 J-1085 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1871 10C
Judd-1085, Pollock-1221
Rarity: High R.6, PR64 Bn
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The Longacre Indian Princess design on the obverse features Liberty seated with left hand resting on a globe, right hand holding a pole with cap on top, and conjoined flags behind.
Reverse: The reverse is from the regular issue dies.
Comment:
This design on the obverse, paired with the regular reverse gives the idea what an alternative Seated Liberty dime would have looked like; although why it would have been struck in copper is a mystery. A dozen or so copper examples are believed known. The surfaces are muted brown with occasional glimpses of underlying red.
Provenance/Appearance:
Heritage June 2017 Long Beach Expo / Lot #4694