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1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1001

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
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$3,520
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Bowers & Merena

Description

J-1001 pairs William Barber's seated Liberty obverse with the STANDARD 1 DOLLAR wreath reverse on an aluminum planchet with a plain edge. 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. Two are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1133 and Adams-Woodin 870. Cataloged as PCGS #61248.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1001; Pollock-1133; Adams-Woodin 870

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