Whitman Expo
1878 Copper Pattern 5 Dollars PR BN J-1578 Values
Details
1878 $5. Regular-diameter issue.
Obverse: Head of Liberty attributed to George T. Morgan, with Phrygian cap with LIBERTY incused on band. E PLURIBUS to left and UNUM to right, date below.
Reverse: Perched eagle holding olive branch (with three leaves) and arrows, somewhat similar to that used on the Morgan dollar except not as delicate. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOL.
Basic Information
GSID:
14847
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
P$5 / Pattern 5 Dollars
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1878
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-1578
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
