May 26-27, 2003, The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection, Sale 20
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U. S. Coins

Patterns

One of Pollock's "New Alloys For Coinage"

Lot 596
1869 Pattern Dime. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-715. Pollock-794. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown. Olive toned on the obverse, while the reverse is mostly chocolate brown with some hints of blue iridescence. This unusual pattern combines an undated Seated Liberty obverse with a reverse indicating the ingredients in a new, experimental alloy (90% silver and 1% nickel). That this piece was struck in copper indicates that it was probably made as an "off-metal" piece for collectors, since the whole purpose of this experiment was not to test copper (a metal with which the Mint already had decades of experience), but to test the unusual, new alloy. Probably fewer than a dozen exist. PCGS and NGC combined have graded only four examples of this variety, this being the second best certified example (after the Eliasberg NGC graded Proof-66 Red Brown).
Estimated Value $6,700-7,200.

Lot 597
1869 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-731. Pollock-812. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64. Struck from the proposed Standard Silver issue dies. A very choice, spot-free example and shimmering with bright mirror surfaces. The faint striations seen under magnification where present during striking. Population of only 2 with 2 higher, both by a point.
Estimated Value $6,200-6,500.

Lot 598
1869 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-739. Pollock-820. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Struck from the regular dies used to coin the Seated Liberty quarters of this year. Vivid turquoise toning covers the surfaces on both sides. Population of only 2 with none higher. Color photo.
Estimated Value $8,000-8,500.

Lot 599
1869 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-760. Pollock-845. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Struck from the regular issue Seated Liberty half dollar dies of the year. A very choice example exhibiting fading sunset red toning mellowing at the borders. Population of only 2 with 1 higher by a point. Color photo.
Estimated Value $5,750-6,250.

Lot 600
1870 Pattern Half Dime. Silver, plain edge. Judd-810. Pollock-898. Rarity 6-7. PCGS graded Proof 62 Premium Quality. William Barber's proposed Standard design with Liberty seated to left. Well struck and creamy in appearance. The watery proof surfaces exhibit only the faintest of light hairlines, most of which were probably present during striking, thus our "PQ" designation. Population of 1 with 3 higher, the best Proof 64.
Estimated Value $5,700-6,000.

Beautifully Toned Judd 862

Lot 601
1870 Pattern Dime. Silver, plain edge. Judd-862. Pollock-950. NGC graded Proof 66. Nicely toned in burnt-gold and steel iridescence at the peripheries. Part of the extensive series of "Standard Silver" Patterns, here in the version without the star at the tip of Liberty's coronet. Extremely rare - only four examples have been certified so far by PCGS and NGC combined, this one tied with the Eliasberg example as finest certified.
Estimated Value $4,800-5,200.

Lot 602
1870 Pattern Dime. Copper, plain edge. Judd-864. Pollock-952. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. Struck from the proposed Standard Silver issue dies. Lilac and fading mint red color with some flyspecks noted on the obverse. Population of 2, possibly the same coin resubmitted. The total number of coins graded by this service is only 3..
Estimated Value $5,250-5,750.

Lot 603
1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-902. Pollock-1017. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Part of the series of "Standard Silver" patterns. Lovely sea-green and rose toning on both sides. Minor spotting on both sides. Not as common as one might think -- NGC has graded only three examples of Judd-902, all tied at the Proof-64 Brown level and PCGS has graded only 4, the finest being 2 at the Proof-64 level. It seems the silver versions of this pattern are considerably less rare in comparison! Color photo.
Estimated Value $4,000-4,500.

Lot 604
1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, plain edge. Judd-958. Pollock-1109. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65. Struck from the proposed Standard Silver issue dies. A magnificent specimen exhibiting exquisite electric blue and medium lilac toning on the obverse, with the reverse a blending of pale lilac and gold. Population of only 2, 1 higher by a point.
Estimated Value $4,800-5,200.

Lot 605
1871 Pattern Half Dime. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1071. Pollock-1207. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Struck from the regular issue half dime dies used for this year. An exquisite little jewel exhibiting vivid hues of green, turquoise and golden iridescent toning. A few scattered fly-specks are sprinkled about, none of which are too serious, and overall a coin worthy of a premium bid. Population of only 1 with 1 higher in Proof 66 RB. Color photo.
Estimated Value $8,000-8,500.

Lot 606
1871 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-1099. Pollock-1235. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 60. Struck from James Longacre's "Indian Princess" design. This is definitely the Farouk specimen as evidenced by the"lacquer" on the surface that he applied to all of his coin in order to keep them from discoloring in Egypt. We also note an area of copper discoloration on the obverse. Population of only 1 with 1 higher, in Proof 66.
Estimated Value $4,800-5,200.
King Farouk; Sotheby's 1954 "Palace Collection" lot 1879 "EF".

Aluminum 1875 Pattern Three Dollars

Lot 607
1875 Pattern Three Dollars. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-1437. Pollock-1580. Proof 60. According to Pollock, this was struck from the dies used on regular 1875 Three Dollar gold pieces. But -- wait -- the only "regular" coins of this year were the 20 golden Proofs (plus a few restrikes).none were made for circulation in this year. This appears to have been struck from the dies used to make Originals, which would place its date of manufacture in 1875 -- a good thing. This piece is attractive enough, but the surfaces show some faint, micro-porosity and some scattered lamination streaks. The reverse has a faint golden cast, inviting the possibility that this may have been gilt at one time to mimic the extremely rare and desirable Gold Proofs! A great item for the Pattern specialist, extra valuable because of its tie-in to another extreme rarity.
Estimated Value $10,000-12,000.

Barber's Beautiful 1878 Pattern Half Eagle

Lot 608
1878 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1574 (R-7), Pollock-1766 (R-6). NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Boldly struck and free from noticeable hairlines or other distracting marks, just a few scattered fly-specks away from perfection. Fiery red iridescence from faded mint color gives this its "RB" designation. This is the finest graded by NGC

The flowing hair design on Liberty closely resembles Barber's $4.00 stellas of 1879 and 1880. A very interesting proposed pattern as the diameter is considerably larger than that of the regular-issue $5.00 gold pieces! Population of only 1. Color photo.
Estimated Value $8,000-9,000.

Beautiful Gem Proof 1878 Pattern $5.00

Lot 609
1878 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1576. Pollock-1769. Rarity 6-7. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. A well struck gem example of this beautiful design with the eagle displaying huge oversize wings. Fiery mint red luster on both sides. This beauty is certainly a candidate for Finest Known as NGC has only graded this single specimen. Color photo.
Estimated Value $14,000-16,000.

Magnificent 1880 Goloid Metric Dollar

Lot 610
1880 Pattern Goloid Metric Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1652. Pollock-1852. Rarity 6-7. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. This Goloid Metric Dollar is one of the few patterns to express the denomination in two different ways. Besides its obvious rarity, this is a gem proof example that has wonderful eye appeal. This beauty is ablaze with fiery mint red color with a minimum of fly specks present. Definitely a candidate for finest know. NGC has graded but one example. Population of only 1.
Estimated Value $8,500-9,500.

Rare 1881 3 Cents Aluminum

Lot 611
1881 Pattern Three Cents. Aluminum, plain edge. Judd-1670. Pollock-1871. Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 65. An interesting pattern with the head of Liberty being quite similar to that featured on the Liberty Head nickels first coined in 1883. A flashy gem specimen with excellent cameo contrast. Only 2 examples have been graded by this service. Population of only 1, this and 1 higher by a point..
Estimated Value $7,000-8,000.

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