1879 $1 Goloid Metric Dollar, Judd-1629, Pollock-1825, High R.7, PR68 Cameo PCGS. Absolutely Superb top pop

A museum-caliber survivor from America’s most imaginative era of coinage experimentation, this 1879 $1 Goloid Metric Dollar (Judd-1629, Pollock-1825) is certified PR68 Cameo by PCGS and ranks as Absolutely Superb top pop. A High R.7 rarity on the Judd scale, it represents a handful-known pattern issue tied to the late-19th-century push for metric coinage and the proposed “goloid” alloy concept. For advanced pattern specialists and high-end type collectors alike, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Rarity, grade, and eye appeal PCGS grade: PR68 Cameo, with deep mirrored fields and thick, frosted devices that deliver bold cameo contrast. Top population status underscores extraordinary preservation and technical quality. PCGS Population: 1; none higher. Silvery gray surfaces with attractive dark gray to near-black accents; a refined patina imparts subtle bluish highlights and a pleasing, iridescent glow under light. Historical significance Pattern dollar from 1879 proposing the “Goloid” metric concept, part of America’s short-lived movement to standardize coinage under metric specifications. Judd-1629 / Pollock-1825 attribution links this piece to the definitive references for United States patterns. High R.7 rarity denotes a very small surviving population—prized across advanced pattern, proof, and 19th-century specialty sets. Why collectors want it Pinnacle-grade proof with cameo contrast, ideal for Registry ambitions and blue-chip pattern cabinets. A conversation-piece artifact that bridges numismatic artistry, monetary science, and U.S. Mint innovation in the post–Civil War era. Eye appeal is exceptional: the mirrored fields, frosted relief, and nuanced, bluish iridescence create a premium “look” seldom encountered at any grade. Key details Date and denomination: 1879 $1 Goloid Metric Dollar (Pattern) References: Judd-1629; Pollock-1825 Rarity: High R.7 Certification: PCGS PR68 Cameo; top pop Finish: Proof, with strong cameo contrast Collector’s note The Goloid Metric Dollar patterns occupy a celebrated niche in U.S. numismatics, embodying a bold alloy proposal and the push toward metric coinage—ideas never adopted but immortalized in these rare proofs. In PR68 Cameo and at the top of the PCGS census, this coin sits at the apex of desirability, combining historical gravitas with world-class preservation and stunning eye appeal. Secure this elite pattern dollar today and anchor your collection with a true trophy piece.