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1863 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-351

Strike Type
1863 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1863
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Civil War Patterns (1860-1865)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Gold
Weight
16.72g
Diameter
27mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$294,320
Sold
Grade
PR63
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1863 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-351 is a proof eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. This gold eagle carries GOD OUR TRUST in the field above the eagle; George Eckfeldt's journal records two gold pieces struck on August 2, 1863, one with the scroll and one without, and this piece is unique. It is struck in gold with a reeded edge; USPatterns records it as unique. Catalogued as Judd-351, Pollock-423, A/W 365, Taxay EP375. Cataloged as PCGS #60513.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-351; Pollock-423; Adams-Woodin 365; Taxay EP375

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