US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-397 1$ Transitional
In Copper
Reverse IN GOD WE TRUST
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
S$1 1864 J-397 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Red Brown |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1864 $1 Seated Dollar
Judd-397, Pollock-465
Rarity: R.6, PR64 RB.
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The Liberty Seated design used in for the regular strikes for the year 1864.
Reverse: Similar to the regular design except with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST added above the eagle. This is the so-called transitional dollar with the With Motto reverse that was first adopted in 1866 .
Comment: The reverse clearly shows a scribe line above ST, but not above the E in UNITED. This matches the dies used for some 1871 patterns and regular issue proofs, thus establishing their striking period being later than 1864
Only a dozen or so examples are believed extant in copper. The surfaces are rich mint red with the occasional dab of blue interspersed. Sharply detailed throughout.
Provenance:
Ex: Bob Simpson Heritage Aug 2021 ANA WFOM Auction / Lot #3078
Prior Bowers & Merena May 1999 ( Harry W. Bass collection) / Lot # 1245 and purchased from Brinton T. Schorer, May 3, 1973