1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1605
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $48,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1605 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. William Barber's Liberty head design of 1879 resembles in some ways the Washlady pattern of the same year. Just over a dozen are known in silver. It is struck in silver with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1801, Adams-Woodin 1595 and Taxay EP1147. Cataloged as PCGS #61983.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1605; Pollock-1801; Adams-Woodin 1595; Taxay EP1147
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