1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1157
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $50,400
- Sold
- Grade
- PR64BN
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1157 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. Its obverse is Longacre's Indian Princess design, cut into dies by William Barber, with 22 stars in the flag, and its reverse reads COMMERCIAL DOLLAR with 420 GRS. and 900 FINE inside a large wreath. USPatterns.com calls the design the first trade dollar pattern: a 420-grain dollar, heavier than the standard silver dollar, meant to compete with the Mexican peso in trade with Asia. Three are known in copper with a plain edge. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1301, Adams-Woodin 1118 and Taxay EP851. Cataloged as PCGS #61419.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1157; Pollock-1301; Adams-Woodin 1118; Taxay EP851
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