Whitman Expo
1866 No Motto One Dollar PR Values
Details
Only two examples known of this "transitional" reverse without motto. Exceedingly rare and desirable.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $56.26
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.
Reverse: The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOL. around the periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2 known
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Prefix:
2 Known
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Motto
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOL., IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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