1879 Washlady, White Metal Pattern Dollar PR J-1604A Values

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1879 Washlady, White Metal Pattern Dollar PR J-1604A Values

Details

1879 “Washlady” Silver Dollar. A single impaired example in white metal J-1604A is known (ex:Kaufman-RARCOA 8/78, Superior Auction 79, Superior 5/93).

Obverse: Charles E. Barber’s popular Washlady design. IN GOD WE TRUST above, seven stars left, six stars right, date 1879 below.

Reverse: Perched eagle holding olive branch (with seven leaves) and three arrows (passing behind the wing). E PLURIBUS UNUM in wide semicircular arc above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR.

Basic Information

GSID:

376653

Coin Date:

1879

Denomination:

P$1 / Pattern Dollar

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1879

Composition:

White Metal

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Washlady, White Metal

Variety 2:

J-1604A

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Charles Barber

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