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1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1607

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1879
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879)
Designer
William Barber
Composition
White Metal
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$22,325
Sold
Grade
PR61
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1607 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. A single example is known in white metal. It is struck in white metal with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1803, Adams-Woodin 1597 and Taxay EP1149. Cataloged as PCGS #61985.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1607; Pollock-1803; Adams-Woodin 1597; Taxay EP1149

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