Lot 1117
1879 Pattern Silver Dollar, Judd-1627, Pollack-1823, Rarity-3. Silver, reeded edge. . J-1627. PCGS graded Proof 65. This one is tied for the finest graded in a recent PCGS Population Report. Toned with lovely antique gray and gold tones throughout, with faint evidence of hairlines and no other problems. Fully struck at the centers, which is unusual for this issue, and one of the most popular patterns, the Goloid Metric Dollar was examined by many members of Congress before being passed over in favor of continuing the Morgan Dollar then in production. Nevertheless, Congress liked the coin enough that the Philadelphia Mint struck off a few more in early 1880 to fill the demand. An opportunity for the pattern specialist.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
From an old B. Max Mehl sale, number 1596, but no date is included.
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| Realized $3,450 |
