1870 25C J-882 PR(PCGS#61126)

1870 25C J-882 PR (PCGS#61126)

The June 2011 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1870 Pattern Quarter. Judd-882, Pollock-980. Rarity-7+. Proof-64 (PCGS). 1870 Pattern Dime. Judd-861, Pollock-949. Rarity-6+. Proof-63+ (PCGS). CAC. Liberty is seated left on the obverse, her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below. The reverse exhibits the same design that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1870 Seated Liberty quarters. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.<br />     Originally distributed from the Mint as part of silver pattern proof sets, examples of Judd-882 are believed to number no more than 12 or so coins in numismatic circles. This is a beautiful near-Gem dressed in soft silver-rose patina, the reverse a bit lighter overall than the obverse. Nicely mirrored in finish, with a full strike and freedom from outwardly distracting blemishes.