1878 Gilt Copper Pattern 5 Dollars PR J-1578 Values

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1878 Gilt Copper Pattern 5 Dollars PR J-1578 Values

Details

1878 $5. Regular-diameter issue.

Obverse: Head of Liberty attributed to George T. Morgan, with Phrygian cap with LIBERTY incused on band. E PLURIBUS to left and UNUM to right, date below.

Reverse: Perched eagle holding olive branch (with three leaves) and arrows, somewhat similar to that used on the Morgan dollar except not as delicate. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOL.

Basic Information

GSID:

243899

Coin Date:

1878

Denomination:

P$5 / Pattern 5 Dollars

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1878

Composition:

Gilt Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Gilt Copper

Variety 2:

J-1578

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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