1883 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1720a
Strike TypeCoin Details
Auction Record
$6,600, PR63, Superior Galleries, January 29, 1996.
Description
The 1883 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1720a is a proof trade dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It was struck from the regular 1883 trade dollar dies. Two are known; USPatterns.com describes it as struck on purpose, and one example came from A. M. Smith, who wrote the Mint's visitor guides. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1928. Cataloged as PCGS #62138.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1720a; Pollock-1928
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