(1977-78) Dollar Pattern - P-5425, GOULD

Coin Details

Description

Pollock-5425 is a Gould Inc. dollar-sized experimental pattern that carries a Pollock catalog number in addition to its Reed-Brenner designation. The assignment of a Pollock number distinguishes this piece from the majority of Gould experimental patterns, which are cataloged only in the Reed-Brenner reference. The Pollock catalog — compiled by Andrew W. Pollock III as a comprehensive reference for United States pattern coinage — includes selected experimental pieces from the 1970s dollar program when they meet the catalog's criteria for significance, documentation, and collectibility. P-5425's inclusion in Pollock indicates that this particular Gould composition was considered noteworthy beyond its role as one of many experimental alloy tests: it may represent a composition that advanced further in the evaluation process, received particular attention in Mint records, or has a better-documented provenance than the RB-only entries. The Pollock and Reed-Brenner catalogs use independent numbering systems, and P-5425 corresponds to one of the RB-1xxx compositions, though the exact Reed-Brenner cross-reference varies by edition.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare. No NGC census image available. The Pollock catalog designation gives this piece additional visibility among pattern collectors who may not routinely consult the Reed-Brenner reference.

Cross References

Pollock P-5425; Gould Inc. experimental program; also cataloged in Reed-Brenner (RB-1xxx cross-reference); cf. P-5445 (second Pollock-cataloged Gould composition); Andrew W. Pollock III (cataloger)