Owner Comments:
1873 1$ Trade
Judd-1310, Pollock-1453
Rarity: R.4. PR62
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: William Barber Trade dollar pattern shows Liberty seated on the obverse wearing an Indian headdress, Liberty pole and cap in her right hand, left hand resting on a globe, and conjoined flags behind.
Reverse: The reverse has a small eagle in the upper half with most of the statutory legends above and below, two of which are on scrolls. 420 Grains and 999 FINE are below the eagle
Comment:
the obverse design is a copy of James Longacre pattern silver dollars obverses of 1870-1872.
This design type is known is five different varieties, including reeded-edge and plain-edge pieces struck in silver, copper, aluminum, and white metal. Of the five, the silver issue with the reeded edge (Judd-1310) is the most plentiful. These were sold as part of sets to collectors for 30$
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