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1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1295

Strike Type
1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1295

Coin Details

Year
1873
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Copper

Auction Record

$12,338 PR63BN 04-26-2017 Heritage Auctions

Description

Featuring a design that places particular emphasis on the reverse eagle composition with spread wings and commercial symbols, J-1295 was struck in the standard silver alloy. The reverse of the Trade Dollar required careful design attention because it would be the side most frequently examined by Asian merchants evaluating the coin's legitimacy. The eagle's presentation needed to communicate both American sovereignty and the coin's silver content.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1295, Pollock-1434

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