Lot 2721
1863 Pattern Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Even brown toning. Boldly struck. A high degree of fresh original surface gleams off the deeply toned surfaces of this elusive gem. The strike is crisp in all areas, where full detail may be noted at the stars and Liberty's hair, her gown folds and the shield she is supporting; the reverse, similarly well-endowed with detail, displays incredible detail on the eagle's neck, wing, and body feathers, the shield, and all supporting legends around the margin. It is doubtful if many more of these will be offered for sale in the future, so there is no fear of price erosion for the present piece, which is a numismatic delight! Pop 2; only 2 graded at NGC for Judd-346.
The so-called transitional dollar using the reverse of 1866-1891, actually a restrike made years later and offered to collectors to spice-up their Pattern coin sets.
Examples of this Type are: Silver J345/P417 with about a dozen known; copper J346/P418 with about a dozen known; aluminum J347/P419 with at least 4 known including an example in the American Numismatic Society.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000.
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