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1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1002

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/Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Silver
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$12,650
Sold
Grade
GEM PR
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1002 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 is the regular Seated Liberty dollar die, with the perched eagle and IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon above. USPatterns.com reports that these pieces were sold in complete sets. More than a dozen are known in silver, including examples in the Smithsonian and the Durham Museum. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1134, Adams-Woodin 872 and Taxay EP800. Cataloged as PCGS #61249.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1002; Pollock-1134; Adams-Woodin 872; Taxay EP800

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