 1870 $1.00. Judd 1017 (Low R-7). Copper, PE. 374.8 grains. This very important Longacre obverse depicts Liberty as an Indian princess surrounded by thirteen stars. Liberty holds a cap and pole with one hand and supports a globe bearing a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY with the other. The reverse is that of the adopted With Motto design. Gem Brilliant Proof and an outstanding, entirely honest specimen. A wonderful shade of rich red mint color exhibits just a faint blush of fading on either side. The definition is incredibly well executed, and the fields enjoy plenty of mirror-vibrancy. Wholesome in every respect, and revealing only the most minor of shortcomings under diligent examination. Extremely rare with there being in all likelihood no more than a dozen extant. It should also be pointed out that examples of this trial piece with the degree of mint color offered here are virtually unheard of!
With there being a great deal of interest in any Indian Princess Longacre pattern coins, it goes without saying that Silver Dollar denominated examples such as the piece offered here are among the most highly prized within this series.
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