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1872 Seated Liberty Dollar

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Classic · $1

1872 Seated Liberty Dollar

$1 · Classic · Christian Gobrecht

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Coin facts

Denomination
$1
Metal
silver
Series
Seated Liberty
Year
1872
Era
Classic

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