Lot 939
1873. PCGS graded Proof 62. Nice even dusky gray toning on both sides. Only 865 minted. Smooth fields with residual mirror reflectivity and light horizontal hairlines on the surface but most requiring magnification to see. Regarding this first year of issue date, the clearest details are found throughout the peripheral areas but also encompassing the key central features of Liberty and eagle, which are bold.
In an attempt to obtain the best possible design for the new Trade Dollar, Mint Director Linderman used a provision of the new Coinage Act of 1873 to hire outside artists. There were several patterns made for the 1873 trade dollar, but in the end Linderman chose one by Chief Engraver William Barber. The adopted design had the familiar figure of a seated Liberty, but in a somewhat different pose from the regular coinage. There was a great deal of ceremony connected with the first trade dollar coinage, and circulation-coin mintage was heavy for quite some time. Pop 49; 86 finer (PCGS # 7053) .
Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000.
Ex: Teich Family Collection.
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