ATG - Pattern & Experimental Pieces
Judd-140

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Judd-140; Pollock-167. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. Rarity Low 7 (less than 12 existent). An annular pattern with a large central perforation, allowing the gold dollar diameter to be larger than otherwise possible, was seen as a potential solution to the problem of easily losing the small-sized gold dollar. The annular format however limits what can be done with the devices. The Judd-140 obverse features only USA above the hole and the date below. The reverse features a series of laurel sprigs amidst concentric die lines. As is typical for the half dollar and dollar annular patterns Judd-135 through Judd-140a, no denomination is stated. A fairly crude, hastily made set of dies to test the annular concept. A sharply struck and unabraded near-Gem. Primarily chestnut-brown, though glimpses of gunmetal-gray emerge throughout. The perforation has an uneven wire rim on the date side. The left-side reverse exhibits a narrow rim.