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1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1629

Strike Type
1879 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$37,200
Sold
Grade
PR69
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1629 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. This metric dollar pairs William Barber's 1878 goloid obverse (as on J-1557 to J-1564) with a new reverse; USPatterns.com suggests his son Charles may have cut it. It was part of the Barber goloid set with J-1617 and the Flowing Hair Stella. The design was repeated in 1880 (J-1651 to J-1653). Four or five are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1825, Adams-Woodin 1609 and Taxay EP1171. Cataloged as PCGS #62007.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1629; Pollock-1825; Adams-Woodin 1609; Taxay EP1171

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