1869 Silver-Copper-Nickel Pattern Dime PR J-716 Values

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1869 Silver-Copper-Nickel Pattern Dime PR J-716 Values

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1869 Silver-Copper-Nickel Pattern Dime PR J-716 Values

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1869 Dime. The composition noted on the reverse die is Ruolz’s alloy, although no specimen has been found struck in this specific alloy. Strikings in other metals are known. • J-716: “Ruolz’s alloy” per conventional wisdom, but actually of varying compositions.

Obverse: Regular Liberty Seated die without date (as also used for J-331 of 1863 and elsewhere).

Reverse: Inscription SIL. / NIC. / COP. / 1869.

Basic Information

GSID:

13272

Coin Date:

1869

Denomination:

P10c / Pattern 10 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1869

Composition:

Silver-Copper-Nickel

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Silver-Copper-Nickel

Variety 2:

J-716

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

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