1879 $1 J-1606 Pattern PCGS PR66RB (CAC) Absolutely Superb POP 1/0

An elite, museum-caliber rarity for the pattern specialist: 1879 $1 Pattern, Judd-1606, certified PCGS PR66RB and approved by CAC. This Philadelphia proof exhibits extraordinary originality and eye appeal, pairing glassy mirrored fields with crisply rendered devices. The Red-Brown surfaces glow with a sophisticated palette of copper-orange and cherry-red highlights blending into chestnut and mahogany tones, with subtle violet-blue iridescence at the peripheries—exactly the look advanced collectors prize. Struck during the late-19th-century era of experimentation at the Philadelphia Mint, Judd-1606 represents the bold innovation that shaped America’s coinage. In this lofty state of preservation, it is not just rare—it is essentially unobtainable. PCGS Population: 1; 0 higher. A true top-pop trophy worthy of the finest pattern, dollar-type, or Registry-focused cabinet. Why this coin stands out Top-pop rarity: PCGS Pop 1/0 higher PCGS PR66RB with CAC approval for superior quality within the grade Philadelphia issue from a pivotal experimental period in U.S. coinage Exceptional Red-Brown color and deeply mirrored proof fields Ideal for advanced pattern specialists, Morgan-era enthusiasts, and crossover collectors seeking a statement piece Key details Date/Denomination: 1879 $1 Pattern Reference: Judd-1606 (J-1606) Mint: Philadelphia Grade: PCGS PR66RB Verification: CAC approved Color designation: RB (Red-Brown) Strike: Proof This Absolutely Superb 1879 J-1606 Pattern delivers the scarcity, technical excellence, and visual allure that drive long-term demand at the highest levels of the market. Secure a singular opportunity—when a Pop 1 with none higher appears, hesitation often means it’s gone.