US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-140
1$ Gold Ring
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
G$1 1852 J-140 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1852 G$1 Annular Dollar in Copper-Nickel
Judd-140, Pollock-167
Rarity: Low R.7 PR64
Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse: Only USA above the hole with 1852 below,
Reverse: A series of laurel sprigs amidst heavy concentric die lines. Curiously, no denomination is stated.
Comment:
One of the proposed solutions to the problem of the undersized and easily lost gold dollar was an annular pattern. The large center perforation (as struck) and narrow margin forces a simple design. Curiously, no denomination is stated.
The surfaces have toned a light brown but still retain the distinctive underlying golden-tan color common to copper-nickel alloy. Original, untampered surfaces with a couple of small, dark incrustations on each side.
Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale Jan 2019; Prior Heritage June 2017 Long Beach Expo Auction / Lot #4021