1922 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-2026, Grant

Coin Details

Description

Judd-2026, Pollock-2216, is another proof dollar pattern from the 1922 Grant Memorial commemorative program, representing yet another design variant evaluated during the development of the Grant commemorative dollar. The sequence of Grant dollar patterns — J-2020, J-2025, and J-2026 — indicates that at least three distinct die combinations were prepared and tested for the dollar denomination alone, in addition to the half dollar and gold dollar patterns. This level of design exploration was not unusual for classic commemoratives, where multiple stakeholders including the sponsoring organization, the Mint's engraving department, and the Commission of Fine Arts all had input on the final design. The Grant program's relatively modest mintage numbers contrast with the substantial design effort documented by these patterns, indicating that artistic quality was prioritized over commercial scale.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Extremely rare. The highest Judd number in the Grant dollar pattern sequence, representing the scarcest variety.

Cross References

Judd J-2026, Pollock P-2216; Grant Memorial commemorative dollar; Laura Gardin Fraser (designer); last in the J-2020/J-2025/J-2026 dollar pattern sequence