Patterns
1868 $1 Dollar, Judd-652, Pollock-725, Low R.7, PR66 NGC. Ex: Share. Traditionally known as a regular dies trial piece, these pieces were deliberately struck for sale to contemporary collectors. The deliberate nature of the striking of these can be seen by the cased sets that were struck, several of which are still in existence. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. This is an unoxidized aluminum dollar with just the slightest haziness present on each side. As always on aluminum patterns, there is significant contrast seen between the depth of the mirrored fields and frosted devices. Strike details are complete throughout, and there are no contact marks worthy of mention. Tied for finest certified (3/17).
From The Siegel Collection.
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