Large Cent Obverse Patterns (1863-1868)
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10 Cent
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1868 J-647 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1868 10C
Judd-647, Pollock-720
Rarity: Low R.6, PR65 CAC Endorsed.
Ex Newman
Struck in nickel with a plain edge
Obverse: Features Liberty head the almost identical design used on large cents from 1843 to 1857.
Reverse: Similar to the large cornet head large cents except TEN CENTS is in the center of the wreath.
Comment:
It is probable that these patterns were prepared simply to exhibit the size and weight of the suggested coin rather than to illustrate a proposed design.. The same obverse was used for one cent and ten cents patterns in 1868. About two dozen examples are believed known in nickel while more are estimated extant in copper. The surfaces are bright and reflective with the look of aged nickel. Fully struck throughout
Provenance/Appearance:
From Heritage April 2021 CSNS / Lot #4891; Prior from The Eric P. Newman Collection Heritage April 2013 CSNS / Lot #3964 (NGC65 CAC)