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PCGS Number: 61998 Coin Date: 1879 Denomination (Short): P$1 Denomination (Long): Pattern Dollar Variety: Metric Dollar, Aluminum Variety 2: J-1620 Desg: PR Composition: Aluminum Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1879 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: William Barber Edge: Reeded 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. General Notes: 1879 Goloid Metric Dollar PCGS #: 61998
