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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