1852 G$1 J-141 PR(PCGS#11593)

March 2020 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7370

Grade

PR65

Price

31,200

Lot Description

Rare and Intriguing 1852 Pattern Annular Gold Dollar Judd-141 1852 Pattern Annular, or Ring-Form Gold Dollar. Judd-141, Pollock-169. Rarity-7+. Gold. Plain Edge. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. Obv:A simple design meant to test the concept, not to create an artistic coin for regular issue, with the legend USA above and the date 1852 below a central perforation. Rev: An open laurel wreath tied at the base with a ribbon is below the central perforation, the denomination DOLLAR is above. Both sides exhibit a fin or thin wire edge at the perimeter, and another from the central punch, intended to protect the devices. Gorgeous satin to semi-reflective surfaces exhibit a touch of silvery tinting to otherwise dominant orange-gold patina. The design elements are boldly rendered, and the appearance is as nice as would be expected for the Gem grade. The website uspatterns.comstates that these are restrikes, circa 1859 or later. Examples are known in gold, silver, copper and nickel; Judd-141 in gold is rare with only about a dozen specimens extant. Highly desirable and seldom offered. Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000. Provenance: From Heritage's Long Beach Signature Coin Auction of February 2011, lot 4191. PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer in this category (Proof-66 finest). PCGS# 11593. NGC ID: 2997. Click here for certification details from PCGS.