1871 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1175

Coin Details

Description

Completing the eagle group in aluminum, J-1175 renders the Liberty Head $10 design in the exotic lightweight metal. An aluminum eagle weighs a small fraction of the production gold coin's nearly seventeen grams, creating the most extreme weight contrast of any gold-denomination pattern in the Trade Dollar era program. The piece serves primarily as a record of the design rather than a practical metallurgical experiment.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1175, Pollock-1310