1871 Dollar Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1871 Dollar Patterns is a United States dollar from the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind, while the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. Designed by William Barber. The Trade Dollar was created specifically for commerce with Asia, designed to compete with the Mexican peso in the silver markets of China and Japan. At 420 grains (vs. 412.5 for the Seated Liberty Dollar), it was heavier to meet Asian merchants' expectations. Originally legal tender, this status was revoked in 1876, stranding millions of Trade Dollars in domestic circulation at below face value. Proof-only dates from 1879-1885 include the legendary 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollars, known only in proof. The 1878-CC is scarce. Chopmarked examples (bearing Asian merchants' stamps) are collected as a separate specialty.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(51)

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1120

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1121
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1122

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1123

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1124
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1125

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1126

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1127

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1128

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1129

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1130

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1131

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1132

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1132a

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1133
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1134

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1135
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1136

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1137
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138a
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138b

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138c
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138d

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138e
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138f

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1139

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1140

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1141

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1142

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1143

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1144

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1145

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1146

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1147

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1148

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1149

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1150
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1151

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1152

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1153

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1154

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1155

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1156

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1157
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1158
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1159
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1160

1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1161
