Owner Comments:
1879 $1 Metric Dollar
Judd-1617, Pollock-1813
Rarity: R.4, PR62 :
Struck in goloid composition with a reeded edge
Obverse: :William Barber chose a head of Liberty facing left as the central obverse motif, with a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, the hair tied in a bun at the back and flowing down to the shoulder. E PLURIBUS UNUM appears at the top border with the date below, seven stars left, and six stars right.
Reverse: :The legend and denomination are placed at the top and bottom border with a wreath of corn and cotton. A cartouche contains the motto DEO EST GLORIA and a circle inside the wreath frames the four line inscription 895.8 S. / 4.2--G. / 100--C. / 25 GRAMS. - The goloid alloy composition (Silver Gold Copper)
Comments: :
A few scrapes and hairlines on each side limit the grade of this light gray proof pattern, with peripheral lilac and gold toning.
Provenance/Appearance:
From Private Transaction Dec 2011 Houston Money Show; prior Heritage Jan 2010 Orlando, FL FUN Auction / Lot #3769; Heritage Jan 2007 Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Auction / Lot #1579