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1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Goloid, J-1617 PR

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1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Goloid, J-1617 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: 14887
Designer: William Barber
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Metric Dollar, Goloid
Variety 2: J-1617
Coin Date: 1879
Denomination: P$1
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1879
Composition: Goloid
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 61995
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1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Goloid, J-1617 PR
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1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Goloid, J-1617 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1879 P$1 Metric Dollar, Goloid, J-1617 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $17,500 $1,234
PR67 - $14,500 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234

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