Owner Comments:
1879 1$ Goloid Metric Dollar
Judd-1622, Pollock-1818
Rarity: Low R.7 PR63
NGC Coin Explorer Plate coin for J1622
Struck in Golloid with reeded edge
Obverse: George Morgan's austere head of Liberty left, hair tightly coiffed, ribbon in hair reads LIBERTY
Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR around an agricultural wreath, with composition as “ 895.8 S. / 4.2-G. / 100-C. / 25 GRAMS” on four lines within a beaded circle within the wreath.
Comment:
There are a dozen or so examples of this metallic variant, but it is not known if any are actually goloid or if they are all silver. Pieces were also struck in copper, aluminum, and white metal. This example is deeply mirrored with a slight accent of pale gold over each side.
Provenance/ Appearances:
From The Pacific Rim Collection, Heritage Nov. 2021 Signature® Auction Dallas / Lot #3779; Prior David Lawrence Jul 2018 Internet Auction #1021 / Lot #4390