USA 1 dollar Seated Liberty 1872
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 100 |
| Mintage | 950 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.8 mm |
| diameter | 38.1 mm |
| weight | 26.73 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
ONE DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Just a single die marriage has been identified for the proof silver dollars of 1872, and this is an usual situation for that time, despite this date's modest mintage. The reverse was used again in 1873, and it reveals clear doubling that is especially evident in the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Osburn and Cushing estimated that some 575 examples survive across all grades. Ultra Cameo pieces, however, are extremely rare.Read More
