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Lot 621
1836. Designer's name on base. Circulation issue. SEGS graded MS-61. Although in a SEGS holder and marked "Name Below Base" this is clearly a mistake as the designer's name is
at the base of the device rather than in the exergue. One of the 1,000 struck for circulation as the new style for all silver coinage. A well struck example with no serious marks worthy of note, the rims are nice and clean. The obverse is a medium
bluish-grey while the reverse exhibits speckled hues of grey. Always in demand for the type set
The obverse soon was modified to add stars, removing them from the reverse, and the eagle tired of flying so it was depicted perched on an unseen
rock holding the olive branch of peace in its right claw, and the readiness of arrows for war in its left claw. This important pattern issue is far more graceful than the design as modified, the medallic appearance of Liberty alone with a small date
beneath gives her a regal appearance, while the flying eagle possesses a majesty not seen when depicted sitting on a rock, or loaded down with branches and weaponry.
Estimated Value $8,500-9,500.
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