(1979) Copper-nickel clad Pattern Dollar MS J-2175 Values

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(1979) Copper-nickel clad Pattern Dollar MS J-2175 Values

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(1979) Copper-nickel clad Pattern Dollar MS J-2175 Values

Details

Struck as a trial piece in preparation for the Susan B. Anthonay dollars to allow for testing of the new smaller-size dollar coins and their ability to work in vending machines.

Basic Information

GSID:

261876

Coin Date:

(1979)

Denomination:

P$1 / Pattern Dollar

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1979

Composition:

Copper-nickel clad

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper-nickel clad

Variety 2:

J-2175

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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