This 1865 gold dollar with the date slanting up to the right was believed by Breen to be of a similar fabric to the restrike three dollar J440. More recent examination, especially of the obverse die by John Dannreuther, has determined that this is actually the first proofs of this date. It appears that this was struck from a rejected reverse die which was poorly finished. It was NOT made in the late 1860s or early 1870s for inclusion with the 1865 with motto gold patterns J445/P517, J449/P521 and J452/P524 as previously thought. We would like to thank John Dannreuther for discussing his researches with us regarding this and other issues. Photo is of the former Harry W. Bass Jr. Research Foundation example sold as part of the Bass III sale.