1872 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1212

Coin Details

Auction Record

$41,400 PR67 05-14-2003 Stack's

Description

Presenting another distinct design variant for the proposed trade dollar, J-1212 was struck in the standard silver alloy with modifications to the obverse that distinguish it from the preceding entries. The steady accumulation of design variants throughout the 1872 dollar series documents the most intensive single-denomination design competition in American Mint history, with each new concept vying for selection as the nation's first purpose-built international trade coin.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1212, Pollock-1348