1870 $1 J-1016, BN PR(PCGS#61264)

1870 $1 J-1016, BN PR (PCGS#61264)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1870 Pattern Dollar. Judd-1016, Pollock-1150. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 BN (NGC). Obverse of an Indian Princess seated facing left, with globe and arm supporting pole with cap. Stars surround with date below. Reverse with the regular dies of the silver dollar of that year. The obverse was designed by James Barton Longacre, and these were struck at least a full year after his death.<br />     Deep mahogany brown and evenly toned on the obverse and reverse, with a few tiny specks that should be addressed. Tinges of blue span the mirror fields, all carefully preserved to maintain the Gem level of preservation.<br />      One of the more collectible examples of this rare issue, with perhaps a dozen or so known in all. Curiously about half merit the Gem level or finer. The famed Indian Princess design is one of the more elegant pattern issues to have been put forth during this time of great creativity at the Mint.