Owner Comments:
1870 $1 Standard Silver Dollar,
Judd-998, Pollock-1129,
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 RB CAC Endorsed
Ex Denali
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Liberty seated facing left, her right hand resting on a shield and holding a ribbon, her left hand holding an olive branch, and a Liberty pole and cap in the background. 13 Stars surround her.
Reverse: The central motif on the reverse is the denomination 1 DOLLAR, surrounded by a broad wreath of cotton and corn, and STANDARD at the top..
Comment: About a dozen examples are believed known of this dollar pattern.
Both sides are more blue than red or brown, making an impressively toned dollar. The fields are deeply mirrored and enliven the patina even more. Fully struck
387.1 grains. Diameter: 1.489 inches. Die alignment: 180°.
Is interesting to note in March of 1994 Bowers writes
“…. The availability of J-998 has been grossly underestimated by the editors of the Judd pattern book. Although listed as Rarity-6, it is doubtful that as many as eight or nine could be traced. The piece offered here may be identical with one of the examples enumerated in the census below:
1) L. Merkin, March 1968, Lot 354, Proof; Stack’s, July 1986, Auction ‘86, Lot 474.
2) King Farouk; Bowers and Ruddy, December 1975, Kensington, Lot 1186.
3) King Farouk; Superior, June 1977, Crouch, Lot #513.
4) Rarcoa, 1973, F.U.N., Lot 630; Bowers and Ruddy; July 1981, Sieck, Lot 257.
5) J.C. Mitchelson; Connecticut State Library
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Provenance:/ Appearance:
Private sale 2/2019: Prior: Bowers & Merena Mar 1994 The Whitney P. Sunderland Collection / Lot 1459, Heritage Oct 2011 Pittsburgh / Lot #4577, Stacks March 2012 Baltimore Rarities Night Auction / Lot #4201
Ex Denali Collection (PCGS# 06645059 retired)
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