1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1320

Coin Details

Auction Record

$15,400 PR65 11-13-1995 Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1320 is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $15,400 PR65 11-13-1995 Bowers & Merena. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #61606.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1320, Pollock-1459