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1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1294

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
William Barber
Composition
Silver
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$25,850
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1294 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. Its obverse shows Liberty seated facing left with a liberty cap on a pole in her right hand and her left hand on a globe inscribed LIBERTY, with two short plow handles and a small wheat sheaf behind the globe, cotton bales before her and the sea in the distance. Its reverse is William Barber's eagle standing on a shield with E PLURIBUS UNUM on a ribbon, as on J-1223 and J-1285. 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. About four are known. It is struck in silver with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1436, Adams-Woodin 1317 and Taxay EP937. Cataloged as PCGS #61579.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1294; Pollock-1436; Adams-Woodin 1317; Taxay EP937

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