US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1276 1$ - Trade Dollar - Cornet Head Facing Left Part 0f 6 Piece Set

Owner Comments:

1873 1$ Trade
Judd-1276 Pollock-1418,
Rarity: R.5, (31-75 believe to be in existent), PR64

Struck in Silver with reeded edge.

Obverse: A William Barber design of the bust of Liberty facing left, with thirteen stars around and the date 1873 below. She is wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and beaded along the top. Liberty's hair is tied in a knot encircled by a band of pearls.

Reverse: The denomination TRADE DOLLAR, the weight 420 GRAINS, and the quality of the metal 900 FINE, are inscribed within an olive wreath. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above, and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll at the base of the wreath.


Comment: The surfaces of this piece show golden-orange patina and rose accents when held at the correct angle. Over-all nice eye appear with the even tone variations.

Provenance/ Appearances:
Heritage Mar 2016 Dallas / Lot #5158; Heritage Sept 2014 Long Beach / Lot #3581