Lot 1070
1868 Pattern $5, J-659, rarity 6+, aluminum, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63 Premium quality. Pollock-732, AW-655. Designed by Anthony C. Pacquet for an international five dollar piece. The obverse consists of a head of Liberty, hair bound with ribbon on which is a star and the word LIBERTY, incused. On the reverse the center has 5 DOLLARS 25 FRANCS within a wreath of laurel and oak. Usually these are found with corrosion, not so here, the surfaces show only light toning around the bust, and moderate hairlines from an ancient cleaning. Frosty on the devices, and well preserved for this stab at an international coinage, not unlike the Euro today.
From Empire Coin Company many years ago at a cost of $150, then to the Madison Collection the last several years.
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| Realized $4,600 |
