1879 Schoolgirl, Silver Pattern Dollar PR CAM J-1608 Values

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1879 Schoolgirl, Silver Pattern Dollar PR CAM J-1608 Values

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1879 Schoolgirl, Silver Pattern Dollar PR CAM J-1608 Values

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1879 “Schoolgirl” Silver Dollar. This is one of the most famous and most highly desired of all dollar patterns.

Obverse: Morgan’s famous “Schoolgirl” dollar. Head of young girl facing left, wearing strand of pearls, hair falling down to her neck. E PLURIBUS to left, UNUM to right, spaced by stars, date below.

Reverse: Defiant eagle standing on pedestal inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST; olive branch to left, three arrows to right. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR.

Basic Information

GSID:

373245

Coin Date:

1879

Denomination:

P$1 / Pattern Dollar

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1879

Composition:

Silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Schoolgirl, Silver

Variety 2:

J-1608

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

George Morgan

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