1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1281
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $19,975
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1281 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. Its obverse is J. A. Bailly's Liberty head facing left, crowned with leaves and with the hair braided and coiled behind, and its reverse William Barber's eagle standing on a shield with E PLURIBUS UNUM in the field above. It is one of the six designs that the Mint sold in sets of trade dollar patterns for $30; Edward Cogan's December 1878 sale catalogue mentions 60 sets sold. Over 50 are believed to exist. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-4. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1423, Adams-Woodin 1303 and Taxay EP927. Cataloged as PCGS #61566.
Rarity Notes
R-4 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1281; Pollock-1423; Adams-Woodin 1303; Taxay EP927
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