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1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1004

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
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$8,100
Sold
Grade
PR65BN
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1870 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1004 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 copper, on thick and thin planchets, including examples in the Connecticut State Library and the Durham Museum. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1136, Adams-Woodin 874 and 876 and Taxay EP802. Cataloged as PCGS #61251.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1004; Pollock-1136; Adams-Woodin 874; Adams-Woodin 876; Taxay EP802

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