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Prototype of first US dollar coin may sell for $500,000 at auction
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A piece of copper that was struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in 1794 and was a prototype for the fledgling nation’s money will go up for auction Friday.
While it closely resembles silver dollars that were later minted in Philadelphia, it gets its name because it is starless. "While subsequent dollar coins struck featuring stars were added to the front of the coin, starless coins are considered by collectors and institutions as one-of-a-kind prototypes for the silver examples that would follow," said Jacob Lipson of Heritage Auctions.More Related News