1870 Pattern Quarter. Judd-882, Pollock-980. Rarity-7+. Proof-64 (PCGS).

Obv: 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. Rev: 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. 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 with few distracting marks to note. Nicely mirrored in finish, with a full strike and eye appealing for a very rare issue.

PCGS# 61126. NGC ID: 29WP.

PCGS Population: 4; none higher in this category.

Estimate: $3500