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1870 Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-337 |
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The 1870 proof was struck in approximately 1,000 proofs, a higher figure than most late-1860s proofs. The increased proof production reflected the Mint's growing confidence in the collector market. The 1870 proof is among the more available proofs of the early-to-mid Indian Head series.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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