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1 Dollar "1871 Dollar" Pattern; silver
1871 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large "1" over Large "DOLLAR" in center of wreath make of cotton and corn. "STANDARD" at top near rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STANDARD
1
DOLLAR
Edge
Plain or reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1871 Dollar, also known as the "Coin of the Union," was designed to symbolize the unity of the states during the Civil War. The coin features an eagle on the obverse (front) side, and a wreath surrounding the number "1" on the reverse (back) side, representing the unity of the states. It was never circulated and only 15 pieces were struck, making it one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world.
