Pattern and Experimental Coins

1869 Pattern Dime. Judd-696, Pollock-775. Rarity-5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (NGC).

Obv: Standard Silver design with a bust of Liberty facing right, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below. Liberty is wearing a cap ornamented with three stars. Rev: The denomination 10 CENTS surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, the inscription STANDARD SILVER above and the date 1869 below. A sharply struck, universally reflective specimen with delicate toning in iridescent silver and champagne-gold.

PCGS# 60921. NGC ID: 29R9.

NGC Census: 10; 12 finer in this category (Proof-66 finest).

Estimate: 1200