1868 Pattern Ten Cents. Judd-647, Pollock-720. Rarity-6-. Nickel.

1868 Pattern Ten Cents. Judd-647, Pollock-720. Rarity-6-. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Obv: Bust of Liberty faces left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1868 below. The design is identical to that used to strike regular issue Braided Hair large cents of the Mature Head type from 1843 to 1857. Rev: A wreath of laurel surrounds the denomination TEN CENTS with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. Beautiful silver white surfaces are untoned with a smooth frosty to semi-reflective finish. Sharply struck in all but a few isolated areas. This is an earlier striking of the type without the reverse die crack from the first letter S in STATES through the top of the wreath. According to the uspatterns.com website, approximately two dozen examples of Judd-647 are extant, the type being popular with both pattern specialists and large cent enthusiasts. This is an exceptionally nice specimen at the Gem Proof level and will please even the most discerning bidder. Provenance: From our (Teletrade's) sale of July 1999, lot 1117; our ANA Auction of August 2016, lot 2540. PCGS Population: 4; 5 finer in this category (Proof-67+ finest). CAC Stickered Population: 4; 5. PCGS# 60865. NGC ID: 29NZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.

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