1879 Pattern Standard Dollar. Judd-1605, Pollock-1801. Rarity-7-.

Lovely 1879 Pattern Liberty Head Standard Dollar by William Barber Judd-1605 in Silver 1879 Pattern Standard Dollar. Judd-1605, Pollock-1801. Rarity-7-. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Obv: Liberty head faces left, the design reminiscent of the popular Washlady motif of the year, although the hair is arranged differently and is much shorter at the back. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST is above, 13 stars are arranged at the border, seven left and six right, and the date 1879 is below. Rev: An eagle with spread wings clutches an olive branch in its right talon and three arrows in its left talon. A laurel wreath tied with a bow at its base encircles the lower portion of the eagle with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM inscribed directly in the field above the head. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above and the denomination ONE DOLLAR is below. Delicately toned in champagne-pink and cobalt blue iridescence that finds greatest expression at the borders. Sharply struck with bold field to device contrast. Patterns of this type are attributed to Chief Engraver William Barber with examples known in silver, copper and white metal, the final-listed variant of which is unique. Silver and copper impressions are of similar rarity with approximately 12 to 15 specimens known for each, as related by the uspatterns.com website. Provenance: Ex Kentucky collection, via Jeff Garrett, as NGC Proof-64; Heritage's sale of the Pacific Rim Collection, January 2022 FUN Signature Auction, lot 4791. PCGS Population: 1; graded higher in any category. There are no grading events listed in the PCGS DCAM category. CAC Stickered Population: 1; 0. PCGS# 624016. NGC ID: 2AGW. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Estimate:£0.74

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