1868 Eagle Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1868 Eagle Patterns page groups the eagle patterns dated 1868 in the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series, all struck at the Philadelphia Mint. J-661 to J-663 carry a Liberty head in a coronet within 13 stars, attributed to Longacre, in gold (four known), copper and aluminum; J-664 is an aluminum striking from the regular dies.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1868 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-661
1868 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-662
1868 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-663
1868 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-664
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