1859 G$1 J-256, BN PR(PCGS#12020)

1859 G$1 J-256, BN PR (PCGS#12020)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1859 Pattern Gold Dollar. Judd-256, Pollock-7010. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). Obv: Similar to the design of the regular issue 1859 gold dollar, but with taller letters in the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Rev:Also similar in design to the regular issue of the year, but with taller letters in the word DOLLAR. Mottled olive and gray-brown patina yields to vivid orange-apricot, cobalt blue and salmon pink shades as the surfaces dip into a light. This type is similar to that of Anthony C. Paquet's pattern gold dollars of 1858, Judd-224 and 225, but with the design elements in lower relief and of slightly inferior workmanship. As such, there is considerable debate within numismatic circles over whether Judd-256 is a U.S. Mint product or of private origin. Rare in either case, this is our first offering for the type in quite some time. PCGS Population: 2; 3 finer in this category (all Proof-64 BN). PCGS# 12020. NGC ID: 29D3. Click here for certification details from PCGS.