Lot 1931
1879 $4 Gold. Coiled hair. NGC graded Proof 62. George T. Morgan had a grand time with this design, the classical rendition of Liberty remains quite popular today as it did during the unveiling in 1879. All these copper patterns are extremely rare, the NGC Population Report notes just 4 graded this high, with a single coin graded higher as PF-63, and none graded lower. PCGS has only graded 1 of this pattern, that one is not gilt, as PR-64 Brown. Toned with hazy yellow colors in the fields, the devices and star all satiny in texture, while the fields are well mirrored. Identifiable by a small copper mark hanging down from Liberty's earlobe, and a toning spot between IT of UNITED. This one is in NGC holder #236415-003.
Although no pedigree is included with these rare pattern issues, we suspect they would be relatively easy to locate using the sales appearances noted in the excellent Pollock reference on Patterns. If the buyer would like assistance, please contact the Jim Matthews at the Goldberg's.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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