1869 G$1 J-767, CAM PR(PCGS#389218)

1869 G$1 J-767, CAM PR (PCGS#389218)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

详细说明: 1869 Pattern Gold Dollar. Judd-767, Pollock-852. Rarity-7+. Aluminum. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Regular dies trial striking of the 1869 gold dollar. Bright silver-gray with heavily frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields. An outstanding "gold" dollar, here in aluminum. No marks or abrasions are noted, even under low magnification, and save for a tiny planchet flaw at 9 o'clock on the reverse rim, as struck, there is nothing to report. An exceptional example of a rare prize, an issue with probably fewer than a half dozen pieces extant. The uspatterns.com website notes, "Although these are described as regular die trial pieces in the standard references, it is more likely that the off-metal 'trials' of this year were deliberately struck for sale to collectors in complete sets." There are also about a half dozen off-metal pieces known in copper (Judd-766). Another example is known in nickel, though it is probably unique; its pedigree has been traced back to the Farouk Collection. The present specimen affords an exciting opportunity for the advanced pattern specialist.