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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 71984 Coin Date: 1879 Denomination (Short): P$1 Denomination (Long): Pattern Dollar Variety: Copper Variety 2: J-1606 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1879 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: William Barber Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: William Barber’s head of Liberty with hair gathered and held by a ribbon tied behind, wearing a band inscribed LIBERTY (incused) behind which are two heads of wheat with cotton leaves and bolls. IN GOD WE TRUST above, seven stars left, six stars right, date 1879 below. Reverse Description: Open wreath enclosing perched eagle, E PLURIBUS UNUM in field above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR. General Notes: 1879 Silver Dollar PCGS #: 71984 NGC ID: 2AGX
