US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-1612
1$ Morgan Head
large Perch Eagle
Copper
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS |
| Item Description: |
S$1 1879 J-1612 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 63 BN |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1879 $1 Morgan Dollar
Judd-1612, Pollock-1808
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63 BN
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: This issue features the adopted Morgan dollar obverse
Reverse: An alternative large perched eagle holding an olive branch (with seven leaves) and three arrows. Around the reverse border are the legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR.
Comment:
Some observers had called the eagle on the adopted reverse "scrawny."
Most of each side is deep brown with an interesting accent of green patina over the eagle on the reverse.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Sept 2020 Signature Auction / Lot #3504; Prior ANR Oct 2004 (The Pevehouse & Davis Collections) /Lot # 1053, as NGC63 BN (Passed) and reference to Bower & Ruddy Jan 1983 (Roy Harte Collection, Part 3) /Lot #2183 and accompanied by original ticket. Proof Cleaned (Photos also confirm same piece)