Lot 1233
1864 Pattern Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-397. Pollock-465. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Lovely green and golden toning. The regular issue obverse for the 1864 Seated Liberty dollar is combined with the regular issue With Motto Seated Liberty reverse, struck with Proof dies; struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. This is an extremely rare Pattern Seated Dollar issue with possibly as few as four examples known. It is a splendid Gem Brown Proof that displays excellent cameo contrast. The mirrored surface has pleasing medium aquamarine to blue and brown iridescence. Although often cataloged or offered as Transitional issues, it is now believed that these Pattern pieces were actually made in the late 1860s or early 1870s at the Mint for sale to collectors. Pop 1; 1 finer in 66. (PCGS # 60568) .
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000.
Ex Samuel Berngard Collection.
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