(1857) Double Eagle Die Trial - J-A1857-8, Reverse
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $12,925
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Struck in white metal, this unfinished reverse die trial shows another heraldic eagle by Anthony C. Paquet. Unlike Judd-A1857-7, the eagle stands in front of a five-pointed star with rays, and the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is faintly visible on the ribbon. Judd and Pollock list it under 1857 because the eagle resembles A1857-7, but uspatterns notes it may date from about 1861. It is unique; the finished version of the design, in copper, is Judd-A1857-9.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-A1857-8; Pollock-3152
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