1860 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-270

Coin Details

Auction Record

$20,400 PR64BN 09-29-2022 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1860 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-270 is a proof Gold Quarter Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck during the California Gold Rush era, when vast quantities of western gold transformed the American economy and led to new denominations. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Auction record: $20,400 PR64BN 09-29-2022 Heritage Auctions. Struck in copper, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #12072.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-7 to R-8. Extremely rare. Believed fewer than 5 specimens known. Gold quarter eagle patterns seldom appear at auction.

Cross References

Judd-270; Pollock-320