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