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Although these have been described as regular die trial pieces, this is believed to have been deliberately struck as part of the unique copper set from the quarter to double eagle, including the rare 1884 trade dollar, presented to A.M. Smith, who authored the Mints visitor's guides.

It is ex A.M. Smith, Bolender 2/36 lot 27, Bolender 5/39, 1953 ANA sale and is presently in the Simpson-Heritage 4/21 - PCGS67RB

Photo courtesy of PCGS.