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1872 Trade Dollar. The reverse is the first trade dollar die, inspired by the Commercial dollar die.
Obverse Description
William Barber’s adaptation of James B. Longacre’s Indian Princess design, facing left, 13 stars around, 13 stars on the flag, date below.
Reverse Description
Large open laurel wreath enclosing TRADE DOLLAR / 420 GRAINS 900 FINE. On ribbon below, IN GOD WE TRUST. At the top border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14216
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Trade Dollar, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1221
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
PT$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
61493
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