Owner Comments:
1878 $1 Goloid Dollar,
Judd-1559, Pollock-1751,
Rarity: Low R.7, PR66 RB
Ex: Newman
Struck in copper with reeded edge
Obverse: Features the Head of Miss Liberty facing left, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the date 1878 below. Miss Liberty is wearing a cap inscribed LIBERTY in incuse letters. The cap band is ornamented with ears of wheat, cotton leaves and bolls. There are thirteen stars at the border arranged seven left and six right.
Reverse: On the reverse is the inscription GOLOID /1 - G. / 24 - S. / .9 FINE. / 258 GRS. within a circle of thirty eight stars. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the border above, and the denomination ONE DOLLAR is below.
Comment:
Judd-1559 was William Barber's third goloid dollar design of the year. The circle of 38 stars on the reverse, one for each state in the Union at that time, was suggested by Dr. Wheeler Hubbell, who had patented the goloid alloy for coinage. Andrew Pollock accounted for just five examples of this rare pattern in his series reference, and one of them was held by the J.C. Mitchelson Collection in the Connecticut State Library. USPatterns.com estimates more than half a dozen specimens may be extant. The well-preserved surfaces of this Premium Gem display a mixture of original red, crimson, and light brown patina. The design elements are well-detailed and the fields are brightly reflective, under the toning. Outstanding eye appeal complements the high technical grade
Provenance/Appearance:
From The Cape Coral Collection, Heritage Jan 2024 FUN / Lot #4204 Priors:
Ex Eric P. Newman, Heritage Apr 2013 CSNS - Chicago / Lot #4014 As NGC66 RB with CAC Endorsement