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1878 P$5 Copper, J-1578 PR RB

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1878 $5. Regular-diameter issue.

Obverse Description

Head of Liberty attributed to George T. Morgan, with Phrygian cap with LIBERTY incused on band. E PLURIBUS to left and UNUM to right, date below.

Reverse Description

Perched eagle holding olive branch (with three leaves) and arrows, somewhat similar to that used on the Morgan dollar except not as delicate. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOL.

Catalog Information

GSID: 14848
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Copper
Variety 2: J-1578
Coin Date: 1878
Denomination: P$5
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1878
Composition: Copper
Rarity: H6
PCGS #: 71942
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