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1879 Morgan Dime, Silver Pattern 10 Cents PR J-1588 Values
Details
1879 “Morgan” Dime.
Obverse: Morgan’s familiar Liberty Head as used on the contemporary silver dollar, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding, 1879 below.
Reverse: Different die, but with center similar to the preceding. The wreath around the border is differently styled, is continuous, and consists of six clusters with four laurel leaves each, with berries on twin (unusual style) branch or vine.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Morgan Dime, Silver
Variety 2:
J-1588
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George Morgan
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