US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1097 25C Liberty Princess Seated Left /Reverse Std silver w/25 Cents

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873
Item Description: 25C 1871 J-1097
Full Grade: PCGS PF 62 Brown
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1871 25C Standard
Judd-1097, Pollock-1233
Rarity: High R.6, PR62BN


Struck in copper with a reeded edge

Obverse: Longacre's Indian Princess design for the Seated Liberty motif design for Seated Liberty facing left, wearing an Indian headdress and supporting a liberty pole with her right hand. Her left hand rests on a globe inscribed LIBERTY. Behind her is a flag ornamented with 22 stars. Thirteen stars surround, the date 1871 is at the bottom

Reverse:
On the reverse, the denomination 25 CENTS is situated within a wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD above.

Comment:
Another country less die combination
While only grade a PF62 this piece is sharply struck with only the slightess since of carbon shading and has great eye appeal for the grade.

Provenance/ Appearance:
Private purchase from a dealer in Mar 2019, No other appearance can be found

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