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1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1128

Strike Type
1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1128

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

$10,175 PR60 06-10-1991 Bowers & Merena

Description

The aluminum version of the Commercial Eagle trade dollar concept, J-1128 pairs the innovative obverse design with the most experimental composition available. While aluminum was never a realistic candidate for the trade dollar that needed to match the Mexican eight reales in weight and precious-metal content, these exotic strikings served the practical purpose of producing additional die impressions for evaluation without consuming expensive silver or gold.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare, approximately 3-8 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1128, Pollock-1263

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