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1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1000

Strike Type
1870 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1870
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Standard Silver Patterns (1870)
Designer
William Barber
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$23,000
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1000 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. Its obverse is William Barber's new seated Liberty of 1870, facing left with her right hand on a shield crossed by a LIBERTY scroll, an olive branch in her left hand and a pole and cap behind her, within 13 stars and above the date. Its reverse puts 1 DOLLAR inside an open wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD at the top. USPatterns.com reports that these pieces were sold in complete sets. Three or four are known in aluminum; Adams-Woodin lists two numbers (AW-868 and AW-869). It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1132 and Adams-Woodin 868 and 869. Cataloged as PCGS #61247.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1000; Pollock-1132; Adams-Woodin 868; Adams-Woodin 869

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