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1872 Amazonian $5
Obverse Description
Barber’s Liberty Head facing left, headband inscribed LIBERTY, tresses flowing down to right.
Reverse Description
Barber’s Standing Eagle with talons holding shield. Similar to the silver Amazonian issues. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOL. around border.
Catalog Information
GSID:
373447
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
1872, LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Amazonian, Aluminum
Variety 2:
J-1242
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
P$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Aluminum
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
389298
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