1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1631
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $19,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Bowers & Ruddy
Description
The 1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1631 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. This is George T. Morgan's goloid metric dollar with a coiled hair head like that of his Stella, part of his goloid set. The design was repeated in 1880 (J-1654 to J-1656). About a dozen are known in silver or goloid. It is struck in goloid with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1828, Adams-Woodin 1610 and Taxay EP1173. Cataloged as PCGS #62009.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1631; Pollock-1828; Adams-Woodin 1610; Taxay EP1173
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