Owner Comments:
1879 $1 Goloid Metric Dollar
Judd-1632, Pollock-1829
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 BN CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty facing left featuring a Coiled Hair style. E PLURIBUS UNUM is aboce and date below. A band encircles her hair with LIBERITY inscribed on it. 13 stars total on each side of the bust. A tiny M on the bust truncation confirms this as the work of George Morgan, assistant to the Barber's at the Mint.
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:
George Morgan's tenure at the Mint lasted half a century, but it was not until the death of Charles Barber that Morgan finally reached the position of Chief Engraver, a title he enjoyed for only a few short years until his own death.
The surfaces are even, muted brown with a faint undertone of red still present. Fully struck in all areas and seemingly free from carbon spotting.
Provenance:/Appearances:
From the Bob Simpson Collection, Heritage April 2021 Central States Signature Auction / Lot #4294; Prior Superior June 1 1993 Auction of US world and Ancient Coinage /Lot # 1214 ($3740), Heritage Jan 1999 FUN 99 Orlando / Lot # 7592 (NGC PF64)