1879 Pattern Goloid Metric Dollar. Judd-1627, Pollock-1822. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-53 (PCGS). Obv: Head of Liberty facing left, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the date 1879 below. Liberty is wearing a cap inscribed LIBERTY in incuse letters. The cap band is ornamented with ears of wheat, cotton leaves and bolls. There are thirteen stars at the border arranged seven left and six right. Rev: The inscription 15.3 - G. / 236.7 - S. / 28 - C. / 14 GRAMS is centered within a circle of thirty eight stars. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR are above the circle, and the motto DEO EST GLORIA and the denomination 100 CENTS are below. An even patina of cool dove-grey tones blankets both sides of this experimental metric dollar. Uniformly circulated, though handsomely preserved and lacking in noteworthy blemishes throughout. Considerable luster glows from the protected areas on each side.The Judd pattern book recognizes the existence of impressions in both Goloid Metric Alloy and silver. J-1627 signifies silver. As Goloid and silver are essentially indistinguishable from one another visually, definitive attributions require either a specific gravity test or spectral analysis. Were not aware of any differences in weight between the two varieties that would enable attribution according to that criteria.
