1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1321

Coin Details

Description

The 1873 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1321 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. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #61607.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1321, Pollock-1460