HBF Core Collection - Browsing object 6087

HBCC-6087, Pollock-1141
1870 Silver Dollar
Type: Indian Princess
Composition: Silver
Rarity: 7

James Barton Longacre was Engraver of the Mint from 1844 until his death, January 1, 1869. Longacre was one of several engravers involved in creating designs for various pattern issues. His Indian Princess design was another entry in the "Seated Liberty" motif. This design first appeared on pattern coins in 1870 and continued on various denominations through 1873. Longacre never saw a completed coin with his design. The artistry for this work was actually completed many years earlier, with sketches of this design known circa 1852. LONGACRE is spelled out at lower right obverse.

Purchased 08/03/1971 from Abe Kosoff.

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