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1879 Metric Dollar, Copper Pattern Dollar PR RB J-1632 Values
Details
1879 Goloid Metric Dollar. Usually with a deep mirror Proof finish.
Obverse: Coiled Hair Head of Liberty by George T. Morgan. E PLURIBUS UNUM above seven stars left, six stars right, date below.
Reverse: Circle of 38 stars enclosing 15.3—G. / 236.7—S. / 28—C. / 14 GRAMS. with GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR. above, DEO EST GLORIA. below, and around the border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 100 CENTS.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Metric Dollar, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1632
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George Morgan
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