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1 Dollar "1880 Goloid Metric Dollar" Pattern; Aluminium
1880 year| Aluminium | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#399892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The "1880 Goloid Metric Dollar" was a pattern coin designed by the United States Mint in 1880, but it was never officially adopted or circulated. It was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its era. Despite its rarity and historical significance, the coin is not widely recognized or valuable, and it is considered a curiosity among collectors.
