1871 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1160

Coin Details

Description

Featuring a final design iteration in the standard silver alloy, J-1160 represents one of the concluding entries in the 1871 dollar pattern series. The design at this stage of the sequence shows the accumulated refinement of the year's extensive experimentation, with proportions, legend placement, and symbolic elements all reflecting the lessons learned from the preceding forty-plus varieties.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples survive.

Cross References

Judd-1160, Pollock-1295