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J-662
10$ Coronet Head
Copper
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
$10 1868 J-662 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1868 $10 Ten Dollar
Judd-662, Pollock-735
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64BN
Ex: Simpson
Struck in Copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The obverse has a large bust of Liberty facing left with thirteen stars around and the date below.
Reverse: A small eagle with upraised wings as the central motif, the motto on a scroll in the field above, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TEN D. at the margin.
Comment:
Believed to be a Longacre design as the Head of Liberty is that used on the Nickel Three cents a used in 1865. About a dozen examples of this design are known with many being gilt. Light brown and iridescent fields accompany the rich chocolate-brown devices of this Choice proof.
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Bob R. Simpson Collection Heritage Jan 2024 FUN / Lot #5265
Prior: Bowers & Merena Nov 1995 (Rogers Fred Collections) Lot #2347: Obtained from Julian Leidman.