NGC 1870 10C – Judd-854 – Pattern Dime – PF63

NGC 1870 10C – Judd-854 – Pattern Dime – PF63

The Judd-854 is an intriguing 1870 pattern dime struck in silver, showcasing one of the more distinctive experimental designs of the era. The obverse features James B. Longacre’s familiar Seated Liberty motif, but the reverse departs from the regular-issue type with a bold “STANDARD” inscription above a carefully detailed wreath, signaling the Mint’s exploration of alternative legends and layouts during the post–Civil War redesign discussions. In NGC Proof 63, the coin offers clear mirrors, strong strike detail, and pleasing originality expected of a true 19th-century proof pattern. Attractive and seldom seen, J-854 remains a desirable and historically significant piece for advanced pattern specialists seeking an important representation of the Mint’s evolving design philosophy in the 1870s.  High R7

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