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1878 S$1 Goloid Metric Dollar, Judd-1564, Pollock-1755, R.(?), PR61 NGC. 219.46 grains, 14.22 grams.

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1878 S$1 Goloid Metric Dollar, Judd-1564, Pollock-1755, R.(?), PR61 NGC. 219.46 grains, 14.22 grams.
1878 S$1 Goloid Metric Dollar, Judd-1564, Pollock-1755, R.(?), PR61 NGC. 219.46 grains, 14.22 grams. A head of Liberty faces left on the obverse with 13 stars arranged seven before and six after. Liberty wears a cap inscribed LIBERTY and ornamented with wheat, cotton leaves, and bolls. E PLURIBUS UNUM is at the top and the date 1878 is below. On the reverse, 38 stars encircle the inscription GOLOID / METRIC. / 1 - G. / 16.1 - S. / 1.9 - C. / GRAMS 14.25. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above and the denomination expressed as 100 CENTS is below. Struck in standard silver alloy (90% silver, 10% copper) with a reeded edge. This design is known in two compositions: standard silver as represented here and goloid alloy (5.26% gold, 84.74% silver, and 10.00% copper). The two compositions have a combined rarity rating of R.6 with Pollock (1994) reporting that attempts to break down the rarity factor have foundered because of the tentative nature of many attributions (Judd-1563 for the goloid pieces and Judd-1564 for those in standard silver) assigned to extant examples. The coin in this lot is essentially untoned with sharp striking detail throughout. The surfaces are a bit glossy with scattered hairlines, and we also note some tiny raised planchet flaws (as struck) over both sides that appear to be the result of a bonding problem with the alloy.Ex: Roy Harte Collection Part III (Bowers and Ruddy, 1/1983), lot 2182. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. On occasion eBay live bid software cannot keep up with the pace of the auctions where 4-5 lots per minute can hammer down, so we recommend that you place a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.