Owner Comments:
1868 $10 Ten Dollars
Judd-664, Pollock-739
Rarity: High R.7, PR64
Ex: Garrett-Simpson.
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge
Obverse/Reverse: The design is identical to the regular-issue Liberty Head eagle for the year.
Comment:
This off-metal pattern was issued and sold to collectors as part of a complete set of aluminum coinage. One such set formed part of the Garrett Collection. Although the Garrett pedigree is listed on the holder, this piece does not match the Garrett example that Heritage offered previously. It is a rarity nonetheless, however, and one of only six or so pieces known.
Fully struck from polished dies, this aluminum ten dollar is brilliant and partially contrasted.
Heritage Auctions questions the PCGS Label reference to the Garrett Collection ... however in comparing photos to the Superior Oct 1989 (Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale) lot #3283 there appears to be a couple of rim diagnostics that are similar. That set claims pedigree as .Previously from Bowers and Ruddy's Garrett Sale 1 , November 1979, Lot 396, earlier from Sampson's sale, held February 16-17, 1882, conducted by Bang's & Co
Provenance/Appearance:
From the Bob Simpson Collection Heritage Feb 2021 Signature Auction / Lot #3208; possible priors:
- Superior Oct 1989 (Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale) lot #3283;
= Bowers and Ruddy's Garrett Sale 1 , November 1979, Lot 396, earlier from
- Sampson's sale, held February 16-17, 1882, conducted by Bang's & Co