Lot 659
1869 Pattern Dime. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-716a. Pollock-796. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65. The obverse is the regular dies of the dime but without the date 1869 below Liberty, the reverse is entirely a different design incorporating a mix of metals known as Ruolz's composition, which was supposed to be roughly Silver-30%, 42% nickel and the balance copper, but none of these coins tested were quite exact. The reverse die states SIL / NIC. COP. / with a horizontal line, then the date 1869 below. Nice golden toning with glorious eye appeal and outstanding surfaces. It is uncertain why there has been much variation between each of the metallic contents of the few planchets known of this pattern issue. Pop 1; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 60942) Estimated Value $8,000 - UP
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