US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-914
25C - Standard Silver Liberty Head w/ Tiara (w/ No Stars)Rev: Date outside of wreath
IN COPPER
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1870 J-914 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Red Brown |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1870 25C
Judd-913, Pollock-1010
Rarity Low R.7, PF65RB CAC Endorsed
Ex Denali
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Head with a Tiara (diadem) inscriber with LIBERTY and without any stars, and her hair is tied in a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the bust with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination 25 CENTS is centered within the wreath of oak and Laurel while the date 1870 is outside and at the bottom of the wreath and the inscription STANDRAD SILVER is at top.
Comment:
About a dozen examples are known of this variant. The surfaces are rich mint red with slight bluing seen on each side. Nicely reflective, especially on the obverse
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Dec 2022 / Lot #4077, prior Regency Auction 34 (Legend, 9/2019), lot 542