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1 Dollar "1880 Metric Dollar" Pattern
1880 year| - | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim surrounding tablet at top and wreath of cotton and corn tied at base with ribbon. Tablet is inscribed with "DEO EST GLORIA." A circle of dots in in the center enclosing "895.8 S." over "4.2--G." over "100--C" with "25 GRAMS" at bottom matching curve of dot circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEO EST GLORIA
895.8 S.
4.2 -- G.
100 -- C.
25 GRAMS
ONE DOLLAR
Translation: To God be the glory
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1880 Metric Dollar is a unique and interesting coin because it was designed to be a potential new standard for the US dollar, but it was ultimately never adopted. The coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, and it was minted in a small quantity as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation. Despite its rarity, the coin is not particularly valuable, and it is considered a curiosity among collectors rather than a highly sought-after piece.
