1870 Pattern Dollar. Judd-996, Pollock-1127. Rarity-7. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (NGC). Obv: Liberty is seated left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1870 below. Liberty supports a shield with her right hand, her left hand holds an olive branch, and a free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait. A scroll inscribed LIBERTY crosses the shield. Rev: The denomination 1 DOLLAR is surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn, the word STANDARD inscribed along the upper border. Pearly-dove grey overall with splashes of gold and bronze iridescence noted near the borders. Impressively sharp, the central elements feature satiny luster and contrast subtly with the icy reflectivity in the fields. Attractive and original with strong eye appeal for the assigned grade. This piece ranks as the sole example certified by NGC in this category.
