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1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1632

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
George T. Morgan
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$17,038
Sold
Grade
PR65+BN
Auction house
Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1632 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 copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1829, Adams-Woodin 1611 and Taxay EP1174. Cataloged as PCGS #62010.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1632; Pollock-1829; Adams-Woodin 1611; Taxay EP1174

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