1866 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-541
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Coin Details
Auction Record
$18,000 PR66+BN 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
An alternative die variety of the 1866 Seated Liberty dollar pattern with IN GOD WE TRUST motto. The dollar denomination was particularly significant for the motto addition because these coins frequently represented the United States in international commerce and diplomacy. Foreign governments and banking houses encountering American silver dollars would now find a declaration of national faith alongside the traditional symbols of Liberty and the American eagle. J-541 differs from J-540 through compositional variation or modified die work, reflecting Longacre's exploration of multiple approaches before settling on the final production design. The proof format presents every detail with exceptional clarity, from the individual feathers on the eagle's wings to the precise lettering of the motto that would soon appear on every American silver dollar.
Rarity Notes
R.6 to R.7. Estimated 10-15 examples survive.
Cross References
Pollock-3609
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