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1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1121

Strike Type
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1121

Coin Details

Year
1871
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$36,000 PR65 03-01-1980 Bowers & Ruddy

Description

A copper impression from the same Seated Liberty and eagle reverse dies as J-1120, this dollar pattern provides the base-metal comparison for the series' opening design concept. At the silver dollar's substantial diameter, the copper composition creates one of the most impressive base-metal patterns in the entire Trade Dollar era program. The piece demonstrates how the proposed dollar design would translate across metals while serving as a reference point for evaluating the standard silver alloy.

Rarity Notes

R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.

Cross References

Judd-1121, Pollock-1256

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