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1879 Schoolgirl, Copper Pattern Dollar PR RD J-1609
Details
1879 “Schoolgirl” Silver Dollar. This is one of the most famous and most highly desired of all dollar patterns.
Obverse: Morgan’s famous “Schoolgirl” dollar. Head of young girl facing left, wearing strand of pearls, hair falling down to her neck. E PLURIBUS to left, UNUM to right, spaced by stars, date below.
Reverse: Defiant eagle standing on pedestal inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST; olive branch to left, three arrows to right. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR.
Basic Information
GSID:
14873
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P$1 / Pattern Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Schoolgirl, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1609
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
