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1878 Copper Pattern Dollar PR RB J-1553
Details
1878 Silver Dollar. Essentially a copper Morgan dollar. Same design both obverse and reverse.
Obverse: Generally similar to J-1550a, but with minor differences.
Reverse: Similar to the preceding, notch or indentation at the bottom of each wing, but with nine leaves and five berries in the olive branch, and with certain other differences. The initial M of the designer is not present.
Basic Information
GSID:
14796
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
P$1 / Pattern Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1878
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-1553
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
