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PCGS Number: 81921 Coin Date: 1878 Denomination (Short): P$1 Denomination (Long): Pattern Dollar Variety: Goloid Dollar, Copper Variety 2: J-1559 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1878 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Head of Liberty by William Barber, style as used on a pattern half dollar of 1877 (J-1524). LIBERTY, incuse, on band, wheat and cotton behind. E PLURIBUS UNUM above, seven stars left, six stars right, date below. Reverse Description: Circle of 38 stars enclosing inscription: GOLOID. / 1 G. / 24 S. / .9 FINE. / 258 GRS. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR. General Notes: 1878 Goloid Dollar. The differentiation of any goloid dollar of this year, silver vis-à-vis goloid alloy, can only be determined by elemental analysis. PCGS #: 81921
