Owner Comments:
1870 H10C Half Dime,
Judd-817, Pollock-906,
Rarity: High R.6, PR64 Brown
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The Barber Standard Silver design with Liberty seated with hand resting on a shield and Liberty pole behind.
Reverse: The reverse is the standard half dime die.
Comment:
The obverse design Liberty appears to have only one leg, and the Liberty pole springs up vertically with nothing holding it up , nonetheless displays considerable artistic merit.
About a dozen are known of these pieces, which were sold in complete sets. The surfaces are bright with variegated brown, reddish-brown, and lilac toning.
Provenance/Appearances:
Ex: Heritage Feb 2018 LB Expo - Long Beach / Lot #5624
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Half Dime type set
