Owner Comments:
1871 $1 Silver Dollar,
Judd-1145, Pollock-1287
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63 Deep Cameo CAC Endorsed,
Ex: Judd-Simpson.
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The obverse features Longacre's design for Seated Liberty 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 22 stars. Thirteen stars surround, the date 1871 is at the bottom.
Reverse: The reverse is from the die used for regular-issue Liberty Seated dollars.
Comment:
These patterns were distributed as part of complete sets, half dime through dollar. About a dozen examples are known, according to USPatterns.com. This impressive Select Uncirculated proof with Deep Cameo contrast. This piece per the label can be traced back to the collection of Dr. J. Hewitt Judd, author of the standard reference on United States pattern, experimental, and trial coinage. Rings of golden-russet and cobalt-blue toning surround the borders, while the centers are considerably lighter. Eye appeal is phenomenal for this Deep Cameo proof.
Heritage noted that of the 2 of the know pieces are impounded by the ANS and Durham Western Heritage Museum.
Provenance/Appearances:
From the Bob Simpson Collection Part 4, Heritage April 2021 Central States Signature Auction / Lot #4240; Prior possible the piece offered The Magnolia Collection, Spink/Smythe May 2011 /Lot 19 (As PCGS PR62)