1879 $1 J-1618 PR(PCGS#61996)

The Regency Auction 27

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

587

Grade

PR65

Price

5,405

Lot Description

FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION, PART 2. R-5 (31-75 minted). William Barber's coronet head of Liberty. Reverse: Goloid composition in beaded frame within agricultural wreath. GLORIA EST DEO in cartouche above. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A lovely GEM example of the Goloid Metric Dollar, this one struck on a regular silver dollar planchet. Part of the same proposal that created the famed $4 Stella, the concept behind these patterns was to create an alloy that would freely circulate in international commerce. Richly toned with lovely palette of pastel iridescent hues, the underlying mirrors flash in a light around boldly defined details. PCGS 4, NGC 2, CAC 3. The last one to sell was in March 2017, a coin that sold for $7,638. Prior to that, the last two PCGS (non-CAC coins sold for $7,474 (2011 and 2005). This CAC-approved GEM will certainly entice strong bidding from the pattern dollar specialists! Cert. Number 35118805 PCGS # 61996