Owner Comments:
1879 $1 Goloid Metric Dollar
Judd-1631, Pollock-1828
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in silver or goloid metal with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty facing left featuring a Coiled Hair style. E PLURIBUS UNUM is above and date below. A band encircles her hair with LIBERITY inscribed on it. 13 stars total on each side of the bust.
Reverse: The inscription 15.3 - G. 236.7 - S. 28 - C. 14 GRAMS is centered within a circle of 38 stars with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR are above the circle. The motto DEO EST GLORIA and 100 CENTS are below. The reverse is one of very few patterns to express the denomination in two different ways.
Comment:
This is an appearing, well-mirrored near-Gem proof with gold-amber toning on both sides and an excellent strike. Some diagonal planchet striations appear on the reverse.
Provenance/Appearance:
From the Bob Simpson Collection Nov 2020 Signature Auction / Lot #3266
Priors:
- Bowers and Merena 12/2001 The Tree Many Feathers Collection / Lot #170 ($5290);
- Paramount July 1986 (Auction 86) with notation purchased privately from Paramount in the mid 70’s (Paramount 1974 #9)
Feature on the PCGS Coinfacts Plate Coin for Type