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1 Dollar "Liberty Head" (Type 1) , United States
1849-1854

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Liberty Head left, 13 stars around
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY L
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
Reverse
Description:
Face value and date a wreath
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1 DOLLAR 1852
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
Specifications
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Year1849 ~ 1854
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