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1869 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-766

Strike Type
1869 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-766

Coin Details

Year
1869
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Composition
Copper

Auction Record

$12,600 PR65+BN 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

A proof impression of the fourth 1869 dollar pattern variety. The dollar's political significance extended beyond its role as a medium of exchange to its function as a symbol of national monetary policy. Pattern designs for the dollar could express different visions of America's economic identity, from a traditional agrarian republic to an emerging industrial and commercial power. Each variety may reflect a different philosophical orientation through its choice of allegorical imagery and symbolic elements.

Rarity Notes

R.6 to R.7. Estimated 10-15 examples extant.

Cross References

Pollock-3802

External References

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