Whitman Expo
1849 Gold Pattern Gold Dollar PR J-115 Values
Details
Hand-engraved (not struck) piece with incuse lettering and inscriptions, made by Longacre to test the diameter and concept. Not a coin in the regular sense. Square hole at center. • Analysis of certain of the gold issues reveals them to range widely, from 50% to 100% fine.
Obverse: Hand-engraved with 1. DOLLAR. 1849, and stars.
Reverse: Hand engraved with U. STATES OF AMERICA and wreath.
Basic Information
GSID:
12100
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
PG$1 / Pattern Gold Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gold
Variety 2:
J-115
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James Longacre
Reverse Designer:
James Longacre
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