1861 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-285
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $8,625
- Sold
- Grade
- PR63
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1861 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-285 is a proof eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. This eagle carries the motto GOD OUR TRUST on a scroll above the eagle, a forerunner of IN GOD WE TRUST; USPatterns records copper examples from low-date and high-date obverse dies, usually bronzed or gilt. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge; USPatterns rates it R-7. Catalogued as Judd-285, Pollock-338 and 340, A/W 338, Taxay EP308. Cataloged as PCGS #60431.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-285; Pollock-338; Pollock-340; Adams-Woodin 338; Taxay EP308; gilt examples: PCGS 535300, NGC 46285
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