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(1876) Undated T$1 Judd-1475a, Pollock-1627, High R.7, PR62 Cameo NGC. CAC. This Trade dollar pattern is similar to the adopted design but with noticeable differences. It shows Liberty facing left, 13 stars around but an undated obverse. The reverse has a larger eagle than seen on the adopted reverse; otherwise, the legends are the same. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Walter Breen attributed this design to Anthony Paquet, and he believed it was struck in 1876, rather than 1873, as previously believed. We believe this is the first example of this rare pattern we have handled since 1987. USPatterns.com confirms six examples in silver and five in copper. If these numbers are accurate (and Saul Teichman usually is), this pattern would more likely be rated a High R.7, rather than R.8, as stated in the Judd reference. But there is some uncertainty on this point. One coin on the roster is believed to be a duplicate. Another curiosity is there do not appear to be any pieces certified by PCGS. The surfaces are brilliant throughout. The fields show deep mirrored reflectivity and contrasting snow-white mint frost over the devices. A tiny planchet void to the right of the period after GRAINS. is the only pedigree identifier of note. A major rarity in the pattern series, this lot is one the collector should take special note of as it may be many years before another becomes available.
Ex: George Ewalt Collection (Stack's, 11/1965), lot 62; ANA Mid-Winter Auction (Heritage, 2/1987), lot 131.
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(1876) Undated T$1 Judd-1475a, Pollock-1627, High R.7, PR62 Cameo NGC. CAC. This Trade dollar pattern is similar to the adopted design but with noticeable differences. It shows Liberty facing left, 13 stars around but an undated obverse. The reverse has a larger eagle than seen on the adopted reverse; otherwise, the legends are the same. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Walter Breen attributed this design to Anthony Paquet, and he believed it was struck in 1876, rather than 1873, as previously believed. We believe this is the first example of this rare pattern we have handled since 1987. USPatterns.com confirms six examples in silver and five in copper. If these numbers are accurate (and Saul Teichman usually is), this pattern would more likely be rated a High R.7, rather than R.8, as stated in the Judd reference. But there is some uncertainty on this point. One coin on the roster is believed to be a duplicate. Another curiosity is there do not appear to be any pieces certified by PCGS. The surfaces are brilliant throughout. The fields show deep mirrored reflectivity and contrasting snow-white mint frost over the devices. A tiny planchet void to the right of the period after GRAINS. is the only pedigree identifier of note. A major rarity in the pattern series, this lot is one the collector should take special note of as it may be many years before another becomes available.
Ex: George Ewalt Collection (Stack's, 11/1965), lot 62; ANA Mid-Winter Auction (Heritage, 2/1987), lot 131.
HID02901242017