1872 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1209

Coin Details

Auction Record

$41,400 PR66 09-13-2003 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

Introducing a new design iteration that modifies the Seated Liberty's posture and attributes for the trade dollar concept, J-1209 was struck in the standard silver alloy. Each new design variant in the 1872 dollar series refined the balance between traditional American design vocabulary and the specific requirements of a coin intended to circulate in Chinese and other Asian ports. The progressive modifications brought the design closer to the form that would be adopted the following year.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1209, Pollock-1345