1861 Quarter Eagle Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1861 Quarter Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. A notable auction result reached $30K in MS63+ grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by James Barton Longacre and other Mint engravers.