 1871 $1.00. Judd 1133 (High R-6). Silver, RE. 400.9 grains. James B. Longacre's highly prized obverse design offers Liberty as an Indian Princess holding a cap and pole in one hand and supporting a globe with the other. The flag behind her displays thirteen stars, and the globe bears a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse is that of the Standard Silver design bearing a wreath of cotton and corn surrounding the legend 1 DOLLAR. Brilliant Proof with claims to a Choice designation. Well mirrored fields and sharp design features are bathed in a nicely balanced blend of russet-gold and pale gray toning. In fact, were it not for some very faint field scratches that follow the rock base below Liberty, we would be tempted to call this specimen fully Choice. This very rare Silver Dollar pattern design is of great importance to collectors within this series. It is quite conceivable, furthermore, that an opportunity such as this will not again present itself for several years.
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