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J-885 25C - Liberty Seated Left with regular minted eagle reverse - In Aluminum

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873
Item Description: 25C 1870 J-886
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65 Cameo
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1870 25C Quarter Dollar
Judd-886, Pollock-985
Rarity: High R.7, PR65 Cam CAC Endorsed


Struck in Aluminum with a reeded edge

Obverse: William Barber rendition of the seated Liberty .Her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below.

Reverse: A regular issue Motto quarter with Standing spread wing eagle with Motto above

Comment:
This specimen in aluminum with a reeded edge presents brilliant reflective fields and quite a decent strike. Some very light harlines and two tiny reverse blemishes acquired during the manufacturing process are hardly worth mention.

Provenance/Appearances:
Private Transaction 2022, Prior from
- Goldberg Sept 2020 Pre Long Beach lot #1391 (passed);
- Goldberg Jan 2019 Pre Long Beach (passed);
- Goldberg Aug 2014 Pre Long beach lot #1237 (Passed)
- Heritage Mar 2012 New York #1168 / Lot #3901 (Passed)
- Goldberg June 2005 Pre Long Beach / Lot #771,
- ANR Dec 2004 (Frog Run Farm Collection) / Lot #23;
- Superior Aug 2004 (Pittsburgh Elite) / Lot 884;
- Bowers & Merena Jan 1997 (Rarities Sale)/ Lot #454 (NGC 65);
- Stacks Jan 1996 Sale / Lot #649

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