Lot 1083
1879 Pattern Metric Silver Dollar, J-1618, rarity 2, restrike, silver, reeded edge. Proof 60. Pollock-1813, AW-1598. This is the famous William Barber design, obverse with a head of Liberty facing left, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the date 1879 below. The reverse has the inscription 895.8 S. / 4.2 G / 100 - C / 25 GRAMS within a beaded circle surrounded by a wreath of corn and cotton. This piece has developed a lovely rose-gold toning over the mirror fields and is very well struck. There are moderate hairlines on both sides, as seen too often on these large, delicate proof issues.
From Numismatic Funding Corporation at a price of $895, then to the Madison Collection.
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| Realized $1,438 |
