1873 $1 J-1281, CAM PR(PCGS#861566)

The Regency Auction 52

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

311

等级

PR65CAM

价格

154,272

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FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERNS COLLECTION PART II What a gorgeous GEM CAMEO Bailey Head Trade dollar pattern. This is the epitome of what this type should look like. Bailey''s head of Liberty faces left on the obverse. The reverse is Barber's standing eagle supporting the union shield with a ribbon draped across with IN GOD WE TRUST, and arrows in the other talon (similar to the famed Amazonian patterns of 1872). Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this is a Rarity-4 pattern issue that, while relatively common, they are apt to be lower grade (including a number that escaped into circulation). A truly marvelous example, the FINEST CAMEO Proof certified by either service. The black and white field to device contrast is stone bold and awesome. The devices are crisply struck, with full frost and the untoned surfaces just beam in the light. The eye appeal is exceptional. In 1872 and 1873 the mint began producing prototypes for a commercial trade coin for use in foreign trade with Asia. For years the eight reales from Mexico dominated the China trade, and the U.S. sought to increase global trade at the time. The mint's engravers went all out in designing this new denomination, slightly heavier than the standard silver dollar. This is a great subsection of the extensive Judd-numbered patterns to specialize in. Ex Heritage, April 2011, lot 5572. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin sold for $14,950 back then. Today the PCGS Price Guide value is $18,000. An amazing silver dollar sized pattern, struck in silver with a well above average eye appeal and state of preservation, this GEM will delight event the pickiest of collectors. Worthy of another amazing pattern collection. Cert. Number 14929046 PCGS # 861566