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1872 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1221

Strike Type
1872 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
William Barber
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$9,350
Sold
Grade
PR63
Auction house
Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1872 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1221 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It pairs William Barber's adaptation of Longacre's Indian Princess design with the first trade dollar reverse, which reads TRADE DOLLAR, 420 GRAINS and 900 FINE inside an open wreath. Four or five are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1363, Adams-Woodin 1246 and Taxay EP877. Cataloged as PCGS #61493.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1221; Pollock-1363; Adams-Woodin 1246; Taxay EP877

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