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1 Dollar "1879 Goloid Metric Dollar" Pattern; Aluminium
1879 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
". UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ." and "100 CENTS" at rim, with "GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR." and "DEO EST GLORIA." in small letters inside. Further inside, a ring made of 38 stars surrounds "15.3--G." over "236.7--S." over 28--C." over "14 GRAMS" which is in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .
GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR.
15.3--G.
236.7--S.
28--C.
14 GRAMS
DEO EST GLORIA.
100 CENTS
Engraver: William Barber
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1879 Goloid Metric Dollar is a unique and interesting coin because it was created as a proposed standard for a global currency, with the goal of simplifying international trade and commerce. The coin was designed with a metric system theme, featuring a depiction of the Earth on one side and a stylized "1" on the other, representing the unity of the global community. Despite its innovative design and intentions, the coin was never widely adopted or circulated, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians.
