1870 $1 J-999, BN PR(PCGS#61246)

1870 $1 J-999, BN PR (PCGS#61246)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: Beautiful 1870 Pattern Dollar by William Barber Judd-999 1870 Pattern Dollar. Judd-999, Pollock-1130. Rarity-7-. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-65 BN (NGC). Obv:Liberty is seated left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1870 below. Liberty holds an olive branch in her left hand and her right hand supports a shield over which a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped. A free-standing liberty pole is behind the portrait. Rev:A wreath of corn and cotton encircles the denomination 1 DOLLAR with the word STANDARD inscribed along the upper border. A gorgeous Gem, both sides exhibit iridescent undertones of gold, blue and lilac to dominant copper brown patina. Fully struck throughout with a partial fin around the rim, this smooth and inviting specimen is sure to please even the most discerning pattern enthusiast. This type, attributed to Chief Engraver William Barber, was distributed as part of five-piece pattern Proof sets alongside similar Standard Silver designs for the half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar. According to the website uspatterns.com, only about a dozen examples are known for the dollar in copper with a plain edge, the present Gem among the finest certified. Provenance: From the Janet Nakushian Collection. NGC Census: 1; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 61246. NGC ID: 29ZM. Click here for certification details from NGC.