1869 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-766
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Coin Details
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
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