US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1587 10C Morgan Head Copper

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS
Item Description: 10C 1879 J-1587
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65 Red Brown
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 10C Patterns
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US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1874-Date) & Pollock Numbers

Owner Comments:


1879 10C
Judd-1587, Pollock-1780
Rarity: High R.6, PR65 RB
Ex: Simpson.

Struck in copper with a reeded edge

Obverse: George T. Morgan's design using a sacle down size Liberty head that is very similar to the Morgan Dollar.

Reverse: An inner circle of small dots enclosing E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE DIME with 13 stars. An outer open wreath with bow comprises wheat, corn, cotton, and tobacco.

Comment:
This pattern, surviving to the extent of 12 to 15 specimens in both silver and copper, has been called, fittingly enough, the "Morgan dime" by generations of collectors. The present Gem would make a top-notch complement to a Morgan dollar set. Multicolor patina features yellow and green hues prevailing on the obverse with a gold and reddish reverse. An extremely attractive coin.

Provenance/Appearances:
From he Bob Simpson Collection, Heritage Nov 2020 Signature Auction / Lot #3261; Prior
- Heritage Sept 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale / Lot #9484
- Bowers & Ruddy Nov 1976 (Rivers Oaks Collection) Lot #947

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