1872 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1225, Gilt, Amazonian

Coin Details

Auction Record

$31,200 PR63 01-05-2023 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1872 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-1225, Gilt, Amazonian is a proof dollar from the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Auction record: $31,200 PR63 01-05-2023 Heritage Auctions. Struck in gilt copper. Cataloged as PCGS #537324.

Rarity Notes

R-8. Exceedingly rare, approximately 2-5 examples known. A landmark American numismatic rarity.

Cross References

Judd-1225, Pollock-1361 (gilt Amazonian variant)