© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" Pattern; aluminium
1874 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#257490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rope divides reverse into six segments. "16.72" over "GRAMS" over "900 FINE" over "UBIQUE" in center. Segment 1: "DOLLARS" over "10," segment 2: "STERLING" over "£2·1·1," segment 3: "MARKEN" over "41·99," segment 4: "KRONEN" over "37·31," segment 5: "GULDEN" over "20·73," and segment 6: "FRANCS" over "51·81."
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOLLARS
10
STERLING
£2·1·1
MARKEN
41·99
KRONEN
37·31
GULDEN
20·73
FRANCS
51·81
16.72
GRAMS
900 FINE
UBIQUE.
Engraver: Dana Bickford
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" coin made of aluminum is interesting because it was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. Despite not being widely circulated, it is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
