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1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1282

Strike Type
1873 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1873
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
J. A. Bailly/William Barber
Composition
Silver
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$21,600
Sold
Grade
PR63
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1282 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. Three or four are believed to exist. It is struck in silver with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1424, Adams-Woodin 1302 and Taxay EP928. Cataloged as PCGS #61567.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1282; Pollock-1424; Adams-Woodin 1302; Taxay EP928

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