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1879 Morgan Dime, Copper Pattern 10 Cents PR RD CAM J-1589
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
377497
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P10c / Pattern 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Morgan Dime, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1589
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
