1879 $1 J-1617 PR(PCGS#61995)

The Regency Auction 51

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

333

Grade

PR62

Price

2,585

Lot Description

FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERN COLLECTION. A true collector grade GOLOID dollar. Coronet head of Liberty, similar to that on the $50 pattern Half Unions by Barber. Reverse: Goloid composition in beaded frame within agricultural wreath. GLORIA EST DEO in cartouche above. Struck in goloid with a reeded edge. A Rarity-4, with 76-200 struck. Goloid was a silver/gold alloy that was developed in an attempt to create a metric based international coinage. Nicely struck devices sit on moderately reflective surfaces. Some light lines account for the grade, but the eye appeal is quite nice for the grade. Tinges of iridescent toning at the rims frame both sides, giving it a bold look. PCGS 33, NGC 15. The most recent example brought $2,520 in November 2021 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is $3,000. A great pattern dollar for the beginning collector! Cert. Number 21906712 PCGS # 61995