1875 Pattern Liberty by the Seashore Dollar. Judd-1420, Pollock-1563. Rarity-7+. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (PCGS).strongObv: /strongLiberty seated left on globe, branch in hand, furled flags, sea scene in background with shippstrongRev: /strongfrom the regular-issue silver dollar of the yearpGenerally even steel gray patina adorns the obverse, while the reverse is a bit lighter overall in a blend of sandy-silver and tan-gray toning. Uniformly sharp throughout, with no singularly mentionable blemishes apart from a thin obverse graze that is well concealed along the outside of Libertys right leg. More direct angles call forth greater vibrancy to the surfaces that suggests a uniformly brilliant finish from the dies. One of just six pieces struck in silver, according to Adams-Woodin, and reportedly struck on trade dollar planchets, those of a slightly higher weight than the standard circulating dollars of the day. Those who study the design closely with note the ship in the distance was designed in error, with the smoke trailing in one direction and the sails billowing in another. A lovely example of a classic.
