US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1005
1$ seated Liberty Facing Left with Eagle reverse (Copper)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
S$1 1870 J-1005 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 63 BN |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1870 $1
Judd-1005, Pollock-1137
Rarity: Low R.6 PR63BN
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Obverse: he obverse portrays a seated figure of Liberty with shield and olive branch. A scroll is draped over the shield with the word LIBERTY inscribed and a Liberty pole stands behind the shield. Thirteen stars surround the central devices, with the date in the exergue
Reverse: The reverse is the design used for regular-issue coinage in 1870 with the standing spread wing Eagle and IN GOD ER TRUST in Scroll above.
Comment:
Vibrant ice-blue toning covers deep glossy brown surfaces. Smooth and fully struck with muted underlying reflectivity yielding nice eye appeal.
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Collection of William Rau. Heritage April 2018 CSNS - Chicago / Lot #5071; Prior From Heritage May 2000 Central States Sale / Lot #7973