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PCGS Number: 61494 Coin Date: 1872 Denomination (Short): PT$1 Denomination (Long): Pattern Trade Dollar Variety: Trade Dollar, Aluminum Variety 2: J-1222 Desg: PR Composition: Aluminum Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1872 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: William Barber Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: William Barber’s adaptation of James B. Longacre’s Indian Princess design, facing left, 13 stars around, 13 stars on the flag, date below. Reverse Description: Large open laurel wreath enclosing TRADE DOLLAR / 420 GRAINS 900 FINE. On ribbon below, IN GOD WE TRUST. At the top border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. General Notes: 1872 Trade Dollar. The reverse is the first trade dollar die, inspired by the Commercial dollar die. PCGS #: 61494
