1922 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-A1922-9, GRANT-STAR VARIANT

Coin Details

Description

Judd-A1922-9 is a proof gold dollar pattern from the 1922 Grant Memorial commemorative program, specifically the "Star" variant that features a small incuse star in the right obverse field. The star variety is the scarcer of the two Grant gold dollar variants, with only 5,016 star examples produced for the regular commemorative issue versus 5,000 without the star. The significance of the star has never been definitively established — it may reference Grant's military rank or serve as a distinguishing mark between the two issues. The Grant Memorial gold dollar, along with the 1903 Louisiana Purchase and 1904-1905 Lewis and Clark issues, represents one of only a handful of commemorative gold dollars ever produced by the United States Mint. This appendix-numbered pattern (the "A" prefix indicates discovery or reclassification after the main Judd catalog sequence) documents the star variant's design evaluation in proof format.

Rarity Notes

R-8. Extremely rare. Gold dollar patterns from commemorative programs are among the rarest American numismatic items, combining the scarcity of both the gold denomination and the star variant.

Cross References

Judd J-A1922-9; Grant Memorial commemorative gold dollar, Star variety; Laura Gardin Fraser (designer)