1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1276

Coin Details

Auction Record

$16,000 PR65 03-01-1980 Bowers & Ruddy

Description

The aluminum companion to J-1274, this trade dollar pattern preserves the opening design concept in the exotic lightweight metal. In the context of 1873's urgent design competition, the aluminum strikings served primarily as corrosion-resistant records of each design stage rather than practical metallurgical experiments. The real decisions would be made based on the standard silver versions.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare, approximately 3-8 examples survive.

Cross References

Judd-1276, Pollock-1415