Whitman Expo
1852 Copper Pattern Gold Dollar PR RD J-143 Values
Details
1852 Gold Dollar. Large-diameter pattern with perforation at the center to enable the same value of gold to be used. All varieties are restrikes, including gold impressions.
Obverse: USA above perforation. 1852 below. Otherwise blank. A simple, hastily made die to test the concept.
Reverse: DOLLAR at top border, open wreath below. A distinctive reverse made especially for this pattern, giving the denomination.
Basic Information
GSID:
12152
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
PG$1 / Pattern Gold Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1852
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-143
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
