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1872 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-1227

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
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$7,200
Sold
Grade
PR64BN
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1872 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-1227 is a proof gold dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1872 gold dollar dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1872 copper and aluminum strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle. Three are known in copper. NGC's census also lists a silver-plated example, the piece Judd numbered J-1229. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1370 and Adams-Woodin 1237. Cataloged as PCGS #61499.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1227; Pollock-1370; Adams-Woodin 1237

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