1871 $1 J-1129, CAM PR(PCGS#629437)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3219

Grade

PR66CAM

Price

35,250

Lot Description

Finest Certified 1871 J-1129 Longacre Indian Princess Pattern Dollar Struck in Copper, Only Four or Five Known 1871 Pattern Dollar. Judd-1129, Pollock-1265. Rarity-7+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-66 RD Cameo (PCGS). Longacre's Indian Princess design, with Liberty seated left on globe with liberty pole and cap, furled flags, date below. The reverse is from regular-issue silver dollar die of the date. Iridescent rose and red brilliance blazes across both sides of this especially vivid Proof. The base is one of warmer red patina that yields to brighter tinges of blue on the uppermost points of the design. Boldly mirrored in the fields, with a pinpoint strike that touches all elements of the design. A simply beautiful piece that, in the absence of detracting blemishes, is also solidly graded as a premium Gem. The total known is believed to be four or five known in all grades. the balance lack not only the full original Red color, but also the fantastic grade level with the Cameo designation. Far and away the finest example of the date graded by PCGS; no other specimens have reached the PR-66 level in the BN and RD categories, and this is the only Red Cameo example of the variety graded. PCGS# 81388. PCGS Popualtion: 1; none finer in any designation.