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Lot 2310

1879 Pattern Metric Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Desirable Metric design struck in silver, designs are by William Barber. Pop 3; 3 in 64 (PCGS # 61996) .

The metric dollar and the goloid metric dollar were designed by William Barber. For the obverse of the metric dollar he used the Liberty head from his rejected silver dollar design of 1878, substituting the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM for IN GOD WE TRUST. As an obverse for the goloid metric dollar he used the same design as on his pattern half dollar of 1877, J-1524. The reverses specified their weight and content.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.

 
Realized $2,645



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