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1870 Judd-799 Three Cent Pattern, PR64 Red and Brown
William Barber's Seated Liberty Obverse

1870 3C Three Cent, Judd-799, Pollock-886, Low R.7, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. William Barber is credited with the obverse design, which features a seated figure of Liberty facing left. The right hand holds a shield, and the left hand grasps an olive branch. A free-standing liberty pole and cap rises vertically behind the shield. The reverse die is the regular issue three cent silver design. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Splashes of faded mint red are evident on both sides with lovely violet, blue, and iridescent toning on the mirrored surfaces of this Choice proof three cent pattern. Population: 1 in 64 Red and Brown, 5 finer. CAC: 1 in 64, 3 finer (12/25).
Ex: Legend Rare Coin Auctions (5/2018), lot 801.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 71042, Greysheet# 13674)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 20
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Sold on Jan 16, 2026 for: $5,612.00
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