1876 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1458a
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$38,400 PR67BN 11-22-2020 Heritage Auctions
Description
Proof dollar pattern struck in 1876, the Centennial year, as the Philadelphia Exposition showcased American innovation and the Mint continued extensive goloid alloy experiments for metric-weight coinage. This proof striking in silver or goloid is part of the dollar denomination experiments ranging from standard silver designs to goloid metric compositions, representing the core of the era's coinage reform efforts conducted at the Philadelphia Mint under Chief Engraver William Barber. The letter suffix indicates a different composition or die state from the base J-1458 variety.
Rarity Notes
R-5 to R-7 (Rare to Extremely Rare). Dollar patterns from the goloid metric series vary in survival rate, with some varieties more accessible than others.
Cross References
Judd J-1458a, Pollock P-1603a
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