In August 1874 , Philadelphia Mint superintendent James Pollock sent him patterns with an obverse showing a seated Liberty by Philadelphia sculptor Joseph A. Bailly with a reverse by chief engraver William Barber .
In anticipation of the approval of the legislation , Linderman had pattern coins prepared .
In August 1874 , Philadelphia Mint superintendent James Pollock sent Linderman patterns with an obverse showing a seated Liberty by Philadelphia sculptor Joseph A. Bailly with a reverse by chief engraver William Barber .
In anticipation of the approval of the legislation , Linderman had pattern coins prepared .