1871 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-1096
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$13,200 PR67 08-19-2018 Heritage Auctions
Description
Introducing a more dramatically redesigned obverse concept for the quarter denomination, J-1096 features a Liberty Head portrait in a style distinct from both the established Seated Liberty and the classical profile types. Struck in the standard silver alloy, this pattern represents Barber's willingness to consider fundamental design changes for the quarter as part of the broader Trade Dollar era coinage reform. The new portrait approach offered a more contemporary aesthetic for America's most widely circulated silver coin.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples survive.
Cross References
Judd-1096, Pollock-1231
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