Owner Comments:
1869 $10 Eagle In Copper
Judd-779, Pollock-864
High R.7, CAC Endorsed.
EX Bob Simpson Collection
Plate Coin Judd 10th edition
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: The figure of Liberty facing left and sporting a coronet inscribed Liberty, but with hair down past her neckline and 13 stars surrounding with date below, This is similar but with subtle differences, to the regular-issue three cent nickel. This is the Date Right variety .
Reverse: The reverse is the regular-issue eagle die of the year. ..
Comment:
This is the "Date Right" die variety with leftmost flag point atop the 1 noticeably right of the forward bust tip. The date is about centered between the rim and bust tip. The "Date Left" variety shows those two points aligned, and the date is lower toward the rim. The obverse design is a posthumous one for the year, given that designer James B. Longacre died on January 1. The die was previously used on the Judd-661/3 patterns of 1868 during his lifetime
The present Gem Brown proof shows a pleasing dappled texture, deep reddish-brown with lighter gray and olive highlights scattered throughout. Heritage commented that they believe only three or four exist of this variety in both variants. This piece is the Judd plate coin in the 10th edition.
Provenance:
- From Bob Simpson Collection, Heritage Nov. 2020 / Lot #3174 Priors:
- A. Kosoff, 1962 Illustrated History Lot 370;
- ANR Jul 2003 Auction catalogue of American Numismatic Rarities / Lot 1067 ($12,500),
- Bowers & Merena Jan 1997 (Rarities Sale) /Lot #492 ;