1838 Silver Pattern Dollar PR J-84 Values

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1838 Silver Pattern Dollar PR J-84 Values

Details

Silver issues with some originals (some J-84), others restrikes. One is struck over an 1859 Liberty Seated dollar, with the 1859 date still visible. Copper issues are restrikes.

J-84: Originals are alignment IV, struck from perfect dies. Restrikes are alignment III and IV with reverse die cracks.

J-85: restrikes, alignment III.

J-87: restrikes, alignment III.

Obverse: Liberty seated with stars.

Reverse: Flying eagle in plain field.

Basic Information

GSID:

375357

Coin Date:

1838

Denomination:

PS$1 / Pattern Dollar

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1838

Composition:

Silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Silver

Variety 2:

J-84

Rarity:

R-5

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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