1839 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-108, Restrike Starry Reverse, Plain Edge

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Description

Judd-108, Pollock-121. This pattern combines the 1839 obverse with the starry reverse of 1836 -- a field of stars surrounding the soaring eagle -- and a plain edge. The obverse carries Christian Gobrecht's seated Liberty design, while the reverse displays the flying eagle motif that would later influence the design of the small cent series. The parent issue in silver (Judd-104) was struck in sufficient quantity to suggest planned circulation, rated R.3 with an estimated 201 to 500 survivors. uspatterns.com describes it as a fantasy restrike struck in die alignment III between the late 1860s and the mid-1870s and records three examples. Original strikes used medal rotation with the eagle flying level (Alignment IV), while restrikes appear in both that orientation and in coin rotation (Alignment III). Reference data: struck in silver with a plain edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-108, Pollock-121, A/W 86. alignment III believed struck circa 1875-1876.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-108; Pollock-121; Adams-Woodin 86