1871 Pattern Dollar. Judd-1135, Pollock-1272. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 RB (NGC).

Obv: Liberty is seated left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1871 below. She is wearing a Native American headdress, her left hand rests on a globe inscribed LIBERTY, and her right hand supports a liberty pole. There are two flags behind the portrait, one of which is ornamented with 13 stars. Rev: A wreath of cotton and corn encircles the denomination 1 DOLLAR with the word STANDARD inscribed along the upper border. A remarkably vivid example of this Judd number, both sides retain much of the original mint color in deep autumn-orange. Toning is light, iridescent and attractive with the most varied colors on the obverse. Fully struck, as befits the method of manufacture, with just a few trivial carbon flecks precluding a full Gem rating. According to the uspatterns.com website, examples of this type were distributed as part of special pattern Proof sets that included denominations from the half dime through the silver dollar. The same source reports that only a half dozen or so examples of Judd-1135 are extant, and Andrew W. Pollock confirms that one of these - the J.C. Mitchelson specimen - is impounded in the collection of the Connecticut State Library. A rare and significant bidding opportunity for the advanced pattern enthusiast.

PCGS# 71395. NGC ID: 2A4X.