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PCGS
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1645
1879 Pattern Dollar. Copper, Reeded Edge. Judd-1616. Pollock-1812 High Rarity 6
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown PQ.
CAC
Approved
. Nice even brown toning. From the regular issue obverse die for the 1879 Morgan Dollar, paired to a reverse that features an eagle
with lowered and spread wings. The eagle holds a large olive branch and a trio of large arrows in its talons. A needle-sharp near-Gem with
sleek surfaces and color, sharp relief. Free from carbon, tarnish or marks. PCGS has only graded a few mainly lesser quality examples of this
desirable Pattern in all grades.
Pop 1; none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS # 61994
)
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $9,000 - 9,500
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EM
P
ROOF
1879 P
ATTERN
M
ETRIC
D
OLLAR
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1646
1879 Pattern Metric Dollar. Copper, Reeded Edge. Judd-1619. Pollock-1814 Low Rarity 7
.
PCGS graded Proof 65+ Red and
Brown
. Beautiful red mint colors and a spectacular Gem Proof. Designed by William Barber, the obverse depicts a head of Liberty wearing a
coronet with pearl border inscribed LIBERTY in raised letters; E PLURIBUS UNUM above. The reverse displays a partial wreath of cotton and
corn tied at the base with a ribbon and joined at the top by a tablet inscribed DEO EST GLORIA (“To God is the Glory”); within this is a circle
of dots enclosing 895.8 S. 4.2óG. 100óC. 25 GRAMS. Which refers to an early attempt at coordinating the European metric system with our
own unit of measure in a standard coin. Nothing came of the proposal, although a fair number of attractive Pattern Dollars like this one were
struck in 1879 and 1880 before the proposal was tabled.
Pop 1; 2 finer in 66
. (
PCGS # 71997
)
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $7,000 - 7,500
