Owner Comments:
1879 $1
Judd-1605, Pollock-1801
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63 CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in silver with a reeded edge
Obverse: Head of Liberty facing left with her hair tightly coiled about her head in a bun, with two flowing ribbons in back and a beaded headband inscribed LIBERTY. IN GOD WE TRUST is above and the date 1879 below. Thirteen stars are arrange on each side with 7 left and 6 right.
Reverse: An eagle with spread wings with an Oliva branch in the right talon and 3 arrows in the left. A laurel wreath wraps around underneath the eagle. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the rim -- the letters irregularly spaced -- and the denomination ONE DOLLAR is below the wreath. The motto is in small letters above the eagle.
Comment:
The Judd reference calls this William Barber obverse similar to the famous "Washlady" design, but there are also similarities to the Coiled Hair stella obverse
Each side is mostly brilliant with the occasional dab of toning around the letters and other devices. Light hairlines and a few minor scuffs account for the grade.
Provenance/Appearances:
From the Bob Simpson Collection Heritage April 2021 Central States Signature Auction / Lot #4290; Prior Stacks/ANR June 2004 The Classics Sale /Lot 1680 (as NGC PR62); Mid-American Rare Coin May 1985 GNA / Lot # 826