1879 Metric Dollar, Lead Pattern Dollar PR J-1621 Values

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1879 Metric Dollar, Lead Pattern Dollar PR J-1621 Values

Details

1879 Goloid Metric Dollar

Obverse: Head of Liberty by William Barber, somewhat similar to that used on the 1877 $50 (J-1546). E PLURIBUS UNUM above, seven stars left, six stars right, date below.

Reverse: Circle of dots at the center enclosing 895.8 S. / 4.2—G. / 100—C. / 25 GRAMS, this within open wreath of wheat and cotton. DEO EST GLORIA in a cartouche above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR.

Basic Information

GSID:

14893

Coin Date:

1879

Denomination:

P$1 / Pattern Dollar

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1879

Composition:

Lead

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Metric Dollar, Lead

Variety 2:

J-1621

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Barber

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