Lot 1105
1870 Pattern Quarter, Judd-901, Pollock-1016, Rarity-7. Standard silver, plain edge. . J-901. PCGS graded Proof 65. A frosty delight that has highly reflective fields and splendid frost on the devices. Further, this is a rare issue, with 15 to 20 known (PCGS has graded 11 currently and NGC just 3, with possible duplication). PCGS has only graded 3 this high, with a single coin graded higher, making this one of the very best known of this tiny issue. The Standard Silver issues were struck to solve the problem of the lack of coins in circulation. Metal prices had fluctuated, and small silver pieces disappeared from circulation. Instead, tired rags of fractional currency were the primary change methods for merchants. The die engraving on this particular issue is quite appealing, the devices are sunk deep into the dies, and produce a three dimensional effect with the frosted devices and mirror fields. Similar on the reverse, with the appealing corn, cotton and wheat wreath in glorious execution. A fine pattern issue for the specialist to enjoy, in gem condition and a rarity to boot.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Purchased from Abe Kosoff's 1968 California State Numismatic Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1163 (with envelope) and held in a collection since that time.
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