US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1293 1$ - Trade Liberty Seated Part of 6 Piece Set

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873
Item Description: T$1 1873 J-1293
Full Grade: NGC PF 62
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1873 1$ Trade
Judd-1293, Pollock-1435
Rarity:R.4, PR62+ CAC Endorsed


Struck in silver with a reeded edge

Obverse: The central figure of the obverse die is a seated Liberty facing left. Liberty holds a pole with Liberty cap, and is surrounded by a globe, cotton bales, a plow, and a sheaf of wheat. There is an arc of 13 stars at the border, with the date below.

Reverse: The reverse features an eagle standing on a rock, clutching three arrows and supporting a shield with his left talon. A ribbon across the shield carries the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. A banner in the eagle's beak is inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM. Below the eagle are the specifications 420 GRAINS and 900 FINE. The peripheral inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TRADE DOLLAR.

Comment:
The piece almost has a cameo effect with lovely smooth surfaces and a slight contrast with the fields.

Provenance/Appearances:
The Kentucky Collection

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