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1869 10C J-715, BN

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Gem Judd-715 Pattern, Ex: Ruby

1869 Ten Cents, Judd-715, Pollock 794, R.7, PR 65 Lacquered 37.49 grains. The obverse is similar to the regular issue, but without the date in exergue. The reverse has SIL. 9 NIC. 1 1869 in large letters and digits. This first reverse design pattern was struck in copper with a reeded edge. The surfaces have bright, variegated orange and cherry-red color, but the color has been artificially induced by cleaning. Judging from the lacquered surfaces, it may have graced the Farouk collection at one time. Unfortunately, the lacquer was unable to be removed and, as a result, scientific SEM-EDX analysis could not be performed. This coin could range from a pure copper piece to one that has a very high copper content with a small amount of an unknown alloy. For comparison, the Newcomer, Boyd, Farouk unique J-331A weighs a close 38.4 grains and tested pure copper.
Ex: Ruby Collection (Superior, 2/75), lot 883. The specific gravity was calculated by Mr. Wolfe at 8.93. In addition to this piece, other examples can be found in the Byron Reed Collection at the Western Heritage Museum, and the J. C. Mitchelson Connecticut State Library Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29RW, PCGS# 60940, GSID# 13269)

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Auction Info

2000 F.U.N. Signature Sale #218 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2000
5th-7th Wednesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jan 7, 2000 for: Not Sold
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