US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-641 Small Shield w? cross arrows: Rev Date and STAR in wreath (Postal Currency)

Owner Comments:

1868 10C Postage Currency,
Judd-641, Pollock-713
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 Cam CAC Endorsed

Struck in Nickel with Plain Edge

Obverse: The obverse is the regular issue design of the Seated Liberty dime except with no date.

Reverse: A six-pointed star, the denomination ONE DIME and the date 1868 are enclosed by a wreath of cereals.

Comment:
Numismatic researcher David Cassel has researched this and other related issues, all included under the broad category as "postage currency." His research shows that this pattern issue was actually coined in 1863 from a die that was incorrectly dated 1868.

Sharply struck devices have a bold frosty look that contrast brilliantly against the clean, deep, awesome mirrors. A few minor ticks in the planchet are noted and do not detract from the eye appeal. VERY RARE and while the design is only lightly different than the regular issue, the differences make this pattern issue unique and more elegant

Provenance Appearance:

• FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION Legends Auction #26 May 17, 2018 / Lot 718; Prior


• Stacks September 2011 Philadelphia Americana / Lot 5777;


• Heritage March 2011 Sacramento ANA / Lot #4387 (PCGS# 4693181);


• Stacks 3/3/2010 Selections from the Estate of Louis E. Eliasberg, Jr. and the Collection of Chester L. Krause / Lot 1304 (PCGS PF65);


• Heritage Feb 2009 Long Beach, CA Signature Auction / Lot #2326 (PCGS# 4693181);


• Also the Superior June 1998 Auction /Lot #1991 (also PCGS holder #4693181)
  
• Heritage Jul 1997 ANA Lot #7294