1869 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-767, Gilt
Strike TypeCoin Details
Description
This gilt proof pattern represents a gold dollar design struck on a base metal planchet and gold-plated to simulate the appearance of the gold original. The gold dollar had been the smallest denomination in the gold coinage series since its introduction in 1849, and its diminutive size made it challenging to design and difficult to use in daily commerce. This gilt pattern allows evaluation of a proposed gold dollar design without committing actual gold bullion, providing a cost-effective way to assess the design's visual impact at the gold dollar scale.
Rarity Notes
R.8. Extremely rare, fewer than 4 examples believed known.
Cross References
Pollock-3803
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