Whitman Expo
1872 Trade Dollar, Aluminum Pattern Trade Dollar PR J-1222 Values
Details
1872 Trade Dollar. The reverse is the first trade dollar die, inspired by the Commercial dollar die.
Obverse: William Barber’s adaptation of James B. Longacre’s Indian Princess design, facing left, 13 stars around, 13 stars on the flag, date below.
Reverse: Large open laurel wreath enclosing TRADE DOLLAR / 420 GRAINS 900 FINE. On ribbon below, IN GOD WE TRUST. At the top border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Basic Information
GSID:
14219
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
PT$1 / Pattern Trade Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Aluminum
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Trade Dollar, Aluminum
Variety 2:
J-1222
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Feedback:
