US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-723 25C - Standard Silver Liberty Head w/Cap and 3 Stars, Rev: Date at Boarder outside of Wreath

Obverse:

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 25C 1869 J-723
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64 Brown
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1869 25C Standard Silver
Judd-723, Pollock-804
Rarity: Low R.7 ; PR64BN


Struck in copper with a reeded edge

Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a cap ornamented with three stars with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and a scroll with "IN GOD WE TRUST" . A ribbon across Liberty's shoulder is inscribed LIBERTY.
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border

Comment:
Both sides have fully mirrored surfaces beneath intense blue, green, and gold toning. A few pinpoint flecks and minor planchet granularity are all that limits the grade.This Reverse type was paired with all three 1869 25 Cent Obverses



Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage 2007 Sept Long Beach, CA / Lot #3017 & prior The Jones Beach Collection Heritage 2007 Jan Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Auction / Lot #1395

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