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1872 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-1228

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
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$23,000
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1872 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-1228 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. Two examples are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1371 and Adams-Woodin 1238. Cataloged as PCGS #61500.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1228; Pollock-1371; Adams-Woodin 1238

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