Owner Comments:
1871 1$ Princess Standard Dollar (Copper)
Judd-1135, Pollock-1272
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65
Struck in Copper with reeded edge
Obverse: Features James B. Longacre's Indian Princess design where a seated Liberty is facing left, wearing an Indian headdress and supporting a liberty pole with her right hand. Her left hand, rests on a globe inscribed LIBERTY. Behind her is a flag ornamented with 13 stars. Also, thirteen larger stars surround, the date 1871 is at the bottom.
Reverse: On the reverse, the denomination 1 DOLLAR situated within a wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD above.
Comment:
Marbled deep rose and autumn-brown patina gives way to a vivid array of multicolored iridescence under a light. The fields are reflective and support satiny, fully impressed design elements.
Typical of patterns using this reverse motif design .. there is no reference to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA as the obverse seated liberty are surrounded by Stars
Provenance/Appearances:
Provenance: Stacks & Bowers Apr 2022 Auction Lot # 3199 ; From Heritage's sale of the Pacific Rim Collection, November 2021 Signature Auction, lot 3765; Goldberg Auctions June 2018 Pre-Long Beach / Lot #1840 (AS NGC 64RB)