1865 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-453b

Coin Details

Auction Record

$940 PR58 01-14-2015 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1865 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-453b is a proof Gold Double 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. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $940 PR58 01-14-2015 Heritage Auctions. Cataloged as PCGS #11086.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-8. Extremely rare. Estimated 2-3 specimens known. The rarest of the J-453 variants.

Cross References

Judd-453b; related to Judd-453 (Pollock-519)