US Gold Pattern Pieces- ANYTHING BUT GOLD
J-140 G1$ Struck in Copper-Nickel Ring type

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: G$1 1852 J-140
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1852 G$1 Annular Dollar in Copper-Nickel
Judd-140, Pollock-167
Rarity: Low R.7 PR64


Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge.

Obverse: Only USA above the hole with 1852 below,

Reverse: A series of laurel sprigs amidst heavy concentric die lines. Curiously, no denomination is stated.

Comment:
One of the proposed solutions to the problem of the undersized and easily lost gold dollar was an annular pattern. The large center perforation (as struck) and narrow margin forces a simple design. Curiously, no denomination is stated.

The surfaces have toned a light brown but still retain the distinctive underlying golden-tan color common to copper-nickel alloy. Original, untampered surfaces with a couple of small, dark incrustations on each side.

Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale Jan 2019; Prior Heritage June 2017 Long Beach Expo Auction / Lot #4021


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