1871 J-1163 Rare Pattern *Unique In This Metal* G PCGS PR63 Ex. Simpson R10

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1871 Gold Dollar in Nickel, PR63
Judd-1163, Unique in This Metal
Ex: Woodin-Newcomer-Farouk
1871 G Gold Dollar, Judd-1163, Pollock-1305, Unique, PR63 PCGS. Ex: Simpson. The obverse and reverse feature the regular Type Three gold dollar designs. Struck in nickel with a reeded edge. Although listed as R.7 by Andrew Pollock (1994), it is now believed this Judd-1163 gold dollar pattern is the only one of its kind. William Woodin may very well have acquired it directly from the Mint as part of the famous exchange of the gold 1877 half union patterns. Since then, this off-metal product has passed through the hands of Waldo Newcomer, King Farouk, and Bob Simpson, to name a few. This is a rare chance to add your name to the storied pedigree of this PR63 Judd-1163 representative.
Slightly reflective silver-gray surfaces exhibit pale accents of lilac and peach-gold. Strike definition is noticeably deficient. The pressure used to coin this pattern was clearly inadequate to impart full definition to the hard nickel surfaces. Minor planchet roughness appears throughout. This is a unique piece destined to be tightly held in a fine set of patterns or gold dollars.
Ex: 1914 ANS Exhibit -- William Woodin, exhibitor; Waldo C. Newcomer, King Farouk; Palace Collections Sale (Sotheby's, 2/1954), lot 1865; First Walter Breen Gold Sale (Pine Tree Auctions, 3/1974), lot 434; Greater New York Auction Sale (Paramount 4/1977), lot 170; Oscar J. Pearl Collection (Bowers and Ruddy, 6/1979), lot 1383; C.B. Slade, Jr. Estate (Stack's, 6/2010), lot 2377.
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