1873 Pattern Trade Dollar. Judd-1322, Pollock-1465. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 (NGC).Obv: Very similar to the design that the Mint adopted for regular issue trade dollar coinage, although the right base of the portrait is longer and joins the adjacent border. Rev: A small eagle with outstretched wings clutches an olive branch in its right talon, three arrows in its left talon, and a scroll inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM with its beak. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above, the inscription 420 GRAINS, 900 FINE is immediately below the eagle, and the denomination TRADE DOLLAR is inscribed along the lower border. A richly and vividly toned specimen with a full strike and appealing Choice quality. This is one of the pattern trade dollar types that the Mint sold to contemporary collectors as part of six-piece pattern Proof sets for $30 per set. The obverse design makes this type particularly popular with both pattern specialists and advanced trade dollar enthusiasts.From the Collection of Carril Valparaiso. Off the market since May 1998.
