Lot 596


1871 Pattern Dime,
Judd-1079, Pollock-1215, Rarity 7, Aluminum, reeded edge. NGC graded
Proof 67. This is far and away the finest graded of this extremely rare
pattern issue. Only 4 have been seen by the services, one graded PR 64 by PCGS,
followed by two graded PR 65 by PCGS, and this piece, the only coin of this
variety graded by NGC at PR 67. Liberty is seated with a pole and cap extended,
behind her are two flags and a globe with "LIBERTY" boldly engraved. The
reverse is the regular issue used on current coinage of the time. Undiminished
by time or handling, this coin is a pleasure to behold. Mint fresh and untoned,
with excellent mirroring in the fields and deeply frosted devices. A coin for
the connoisseur who demands the finest.
Estimated Value $5,000-6,000.