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Patterns
1819
1868 Pattern Ten Cents. Copper, Plain Edge. Judd-648.
Pollock-721 High Rarity 6
.
NGC graded Proof 66+ BN
PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
The obverse is the same design as was
used on the Braided Hair large cent (1839-57). The reverse
bears the denomination, TEN CENTS, within a laurel wreath, the
legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds. Examples of
this pattern are also known to have been struck in nickel. This
example is a wonderful Gem with attractive, glossy mahogany-
brown color with accents of gunmetal-blue and red. All design
elements are sharply defined throughout.
Pop 1; none finer at
NGC
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,500 - 2,600
The Agora Collection
.
Enlargement
1820
1870 Pattern Half Dime. Silver, Reeded Edge. Judd-815.
Pollock-904 Low Rarity 7
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
Barber's seated Liberty to left on globe, olive
sprig in left hand, right hand on shield with ribbon inscribed
LIBERTY in raised letters, liberty pole and cap. UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA around, date below, reverse from the regular-
issue half dime die. Beautiful electric-blue toning overall with
crimson highlights on the obverse, a circular crimson and gold
area shows at the center of the reverse. About a dozen exam-
ples are known of this popular pattern issue.
Pop 2; 3 finer in
66
. (
PCGS # 61059
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,000 - 3,300
Ex: Denali Collection, The Agora Collection
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