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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

Set Details

Custom Sets: 25C US Patterns
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1870-1873)

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

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