Owner Comments:
1870 10C Standard Silver
Judd-825, Pollock-915
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63
Ex: Bob Simpson
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: A left-facing seated Liberty holds a shield at her right side and an olive branch in her left hand. A scroll inscribed with LIBERTY flows across the shield, and a crudely fashioned cap and pole are suspended in the background. UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA occupies the periphery with the date, 1870, in exergue.
Reverse: The denomination 10 / CENTS is within an open wreath of cotton and corn, tied with a bow at the bottom. STANDARD--in small letters--is found at the edge above the wreath, and the rim is unusually wide.
Comment: About a dozen examples are believed known of this variant. Both sides show even golden toning and are slightly hazy, but there are no reportable contact marks.
Provenance:
From The Bob Simpson Collection.; Heritage Aug 2010 Boston ANA Coin Auction / Lot #5695 ($2185); Prior Superior 1/6/2003 Elite Coin Auction / Lot #513