1872 Amazonian, Aluminum Pattern Gold $1 PR CAM J-1226 Values

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1872 Amazonian, Aluminum Pattern Gold $1 PR CAM J-1226 Values

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1872 Amazonian Gold Dollar.

Obverse: The obverse features a head of Liberty wearing a liberty cap bound by a band with the word “LIBERTY” written upon it. The head is surrounded by 13 stars; the date “1872” is below the bust. This head is an enlarged version of that used on Barber’s Amazonian pattern quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars, thus the appellation was applied to the gold patterns, as well.

Reverse: The reverse features an eagle protecting a shield and a scroll that reads “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

Basic Information

GSID:

373439

Coin Date:

1872

Denomination:

PG$1 / Pattern Gold $1

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1872

Composition:

Aluminum

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Amazonian, Aluminum

Variety 2:

J-1226

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Barber

Obverse Lettering:

1872, LIBERTY

Obverse Designer:

William Barber

Reverse Designer:

William Barber

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