Pattern and Experimental Coins

1871 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Judd-1091, Pollock-1227. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 RB (NGC). OH.

Obv: Chief Engraver James Barton Longacre's Indian Princess motif with no stars around the borders. Liberty is seated left wearing a Native American headdress, her left hand resting atop a globe inscribed LIBERTY and her right hand supporting a liberty pole. Two flags are behind the portrait, one of which is ornamented with 13 stars, and the date 1871 is below. Rev: The denomination 25 CENTS is surrounded by a wreath of corn and cotton, the word STANDARD inscribed along the upper border. Marbled autumn-orange, deep rose and olive patina blankets both sides of this handsome specimen, with vivid multicolored undertones evident under a light. It is a lovely premium Choice quality pattern quarter, with a sharp strike and virtually pristine appearance. These are scarce, with the uspatterns.com website estimating that only a dozen or so examples of Judd-1091 are extant.

PCGS# 71350. NGC ID: 2A3T.

NGC Census: 3; 0 finer in this category.

Estimate: $ 5500