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1838 Restrike, Copper Pattern Dollar PR BN J-87 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.9 Copper issues are restrikes. • J-84: Originals are alignment IV, struck from perfect dies.10 Restrikes are alignment III11 and IV with reverse die cracks. • J-85: restrikes, alignment III.12 • J-87: restrikes, alignment III.13
Obverse: Liberty seated with stars.
Reverse: Flying eagle in plain field.
Basic Information
GSID:
12040
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
PS$1 / Pattern Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1838
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Restrike, Copper
Variety 2:
J-87
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
