Goloid Metric Dollar Patterns -"Counterfeiters' Delight"
1978 Goloid Dollar J-1563 to J-1564 Rev: Stars, "100 CENTS"

Obverse:

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Reverse:

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS
Item Description: S$1 1878 J-1563
Full Grade: PCGS PF 63
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1878 $1 Goloid Metric Dollar
Judd-1563, Pollock-1754
Rarity: Low R.6, PR63


Struck in Goloid w/ Reeded Edge

Obverse: Liberty faces left, with cap adorned with wheat ears, cotton leaves and bolls, eponymously inscribed in incuse letters. There are 13 stars ringing the rim, with the Latin motto above and date below.

Reverse: On the reverse the center reads GOLOID / METRIC / 1--G. / 16.1--S. / 1.9--C. / GRAMS 14.25. within a circle of 38 stars. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above, 100 CENTS below.

Comment:
Allegedly struck in goloid alloy, but possibly silver as metallurgical analysis has not been conducted on these pieces,
In spite of the reddish-yellow patina seen across each side, the underlying mirrors in the fields remains bright and greatly enhances the vibrancy of this piece.
The obverse especially shows numerous tiny (minute) planchet flakes scattered about

Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage Oct 2019 Dallas / Lot #4217

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