1870 G$1 J-1023, RB PR(PCGS#71271)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4828

Grade

PR63RB

Price

3,720

Lot Description

The obverse and reverse designs are the same that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1870 gold dollars. Blended mahogany and rose-brown patina with a tinge of olive, this is a sharply struck and handsome specimen. The finish is a tad muted, and a few faint spots also account for the Proof-63 numeric grade, but no blemishes come readily to the fore during in-hand viewing. Although Judd-1023 is traditionally regarded as a regular die trial striking, the <em>uspatterns.com</em> website asserts that it was more likely struck deliberately for sale to contemporary collectors as part of complete off-metal Proof sets. Only seven specimens are believed extant, including the Byron Reed coin in the Durham Museum.