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1861 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-289

Strike Type
1861 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1861
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Civil War Patterns (1860-1865)
Designer
James Barton Longacre and other Mint engravers
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$97,750
Sold
Grade
PR63
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1861 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-289 is a proof double eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. It is a copper trial of the regular 1861 double eagle dies, believed unique. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge; USPatterns records it as unique. Catalogued as Judd-289, Pollock-347. Cataloged as PCGS #60435.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-289; Pollock-347

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