1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1138e

Coin Details

Description

Among the final variants in the exhaustive J-1138 series, this dollar pattern represents the penultimate composition test for a design that had emerged as a strong contender in the trade dollar competition. The accumulation of six metal variants for a single die combination was virtually unprecedented in American pattern coinage, underscoring the critical importance of the Trade Dollar design decision to both the Mint and the Treasury Department.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1138e, Pollock-1273e