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(1879) $1 Silver Dollar Die Trial, Judd-A1879-5, PR63 Cameo PCGS....
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Description
(1879) Silver Dollar Splasher, PR63 Cameo
Uniface Reverse Die Trial, Judd-A1879-5
(1879) $1 Silver Dollar Die Trial, Judd-A1879-5, PR63 Cameo
PCGS. This uniface die trial shows William Barber's reverse
design for Judd-1615, with the Perched Eagle holding an olive
branch with seven leaves and three arrows. E PLURIBUS UNUM in a
small arc above, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ONE DOLLAR around. The
obverse is blank, but shows dentilation all around. Struck in white
metal with a reeded edge.This fascinating die trial traces its history to the fabulous collection of King Farouk of Egypt. Fred Baldwin (who cataloged the sale for Sotheby's) purchased this piece when that remarkable gathering was sold in 1954. It later passed to Abner Kreisberg and Hans Schulman, who offered it in lot 2412 of their February 1960 Public Auction Sale:
"1879 AW 1589A. White metal essai for the silver dollar 1879. Rev. same AW 1588. Reeded edge. BLANK OBVERSE. Have never seen this item listed. Unquestionably a unique prize. Reverse is a proof, obv. Uncirculated. R-15. Valued at (400.00)."
The design elements of this attractive Select specimen are sharply rendered, with a rich coat of mint frost that creates bold cameo contrast with the deeply reflective fields. The surfaces show a few minor contact marks, and highlights of lavender and pale gold toning enhance the considerable eye appeal. Population: 1 in 63 Cameo, 0 finer (12/14).
Ex: Possibly William Woodin, exhibited at the 1914 ANS Exhibition, but misattributed as "A.W. 1597" on page 83 of the catalog; unknown intermediaries; King Farouk; Palace Collections of Egypt (Sotheby's, 2/1954), lot 1997; Fred Baldwin; unknown intermediaries; Public Auction Sale (Kreisberg/Schulman, 2/1960), lot 2412.
Auction Info
2015 January 7 - 12 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1216 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th
Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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