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1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1310

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
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$16,450
Sold
Grade
PR64+
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1310 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. Its obverse is William Barber's Indian Princess design, Liberty seated facing left with a liberty pole and cap, her left hand on a globe and two flags behind her, and its reverse a small eagle with raised wings under a wide ribbon reading E PLURIBUS UNUM, with IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below and the weight and fineness. 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-1453, Adams-Woodin 1324 and Taxay EP905. Cataloged as PCGS #61596.

Rarity Notes

R-4 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1310; Pollock-1453; Adams-Woodin 1324; Taxay EP905

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