1873 Pattern Trade Dollar. Judd-1310, Pollock-1453. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (PCGS).Obv: Barbers Indian Princess design with Liberty seated on a rock facing left. Her right hand supports a liberty pole while her left hand rests atop a globe inscribed LIBERTY. A pair of flags is behind the portrait, one of which is ornamented with stars. Thirteen stars encircle the border and the date 1873 is below. Rev: A small eagle with outstretched wings clutches an olive branch in its left talon and a group of three arrows in its right talon. A scroll above the eagle is inscribed with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll in the lower field, and immediately below the eagle is the inscription 420 GRAINS / 900 FINE. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA lines the upper border and the denomination TRADE DOLLAR is at the lower border. This richly toned specimen exhibits bold midnight blue peripheral toning that blends with slightly lighter copper-gray toward the centers. The Mint distributed examples of Judd-1310 to the contemporary public as part of six-piece pattern Proof sets at a price of $30 per set. This is one of the finer certified survivors, a handsome specimen that combines rarity with strong eye appeal.From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection.