1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Judd-883, Pollock-981. Rarity-7-. Silver.

1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Judd-883, Pollock-981. Rarity-7-. Silver. Plain Edge. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). Obv: Liberty is seated left on the obverse, her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below. Rev: The reverse exhibits the same design that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1870 Liberty Seated quarters. This is a beautiful premium Gem with golden-tinged centers framed by mottled reddish-orange and cobalt blue peripheral toning. It is also fully struck, expertly preserved, and offers stunning eye appeal for a rare type. Originally distributed from the Mint as part of silver pattern Proof sets, examples of Judd-883 are believed to number only 12 or so coins in modern numismatic circles. Provenance: From Heritage's sale of the Bob R. Simpson Collection, January 2021 Signature Auction, lot 3175. PCGS Population: 2; 0 finer in this category. There are no grading events listed in the PCGS DCAM category. PCGS# 800007. NGC ID: 29WR. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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