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1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Aluminum, J-1620 PR

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1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Aluminum, J-1620 PR
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1879 Goloid Metric Dollar

Obverse Description

Head of Liberty by William Barber, somewhat similar to that used on the 1877 $50 (J-1546). E PLURIBUS UNUM above, seven stars left, six stars right, date below.

Reverse Description

Circle of dots at the center enclosing 895.8 S. / 4.2—G. / 100—C. / 25 GRAMS, this within open wreath of wheat and cotton. DEO EST GLORIA in a cartouche above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR.

Catalog Information

GSID: 14892
Designer: William Barber
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Metric Dollar, Aluminum
Variety 2: J-1620
Coin Date: 1879
Denomination: P$1
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1879
Composition: Aluminum
Rarity: H7
PCGS #: 61998
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Aluminum, J-1620 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 CAC $29,000 $1,234
PR66 - $24,000 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234

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