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1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1633

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
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$16,100
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Superior Galleries

Description

The 1879 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1633 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). 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-1830, Adams-Woodin 1612 and Taxay EP1175. Cataloged as PCGS #62011.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1633; Pollock-1830; Adams-Woodin 1612; Taxay EP1175

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