1868 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-661
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Description
The 1868 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-661 is a proof eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. Its obverse, attributed to Longacre, shows a Liberty head facing left in a coronet inscribed LIBERTY within 13 stars, and its reverse a small eagle with a shield on its breast and IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll above. Four are known in gold; the first recorded sale was in Mason & Company's June 1870 sale. It is struck in gold with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-734, Adams-Woodin 650 and Taxay EP543. Cataloged as PCGS #60885.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-661; Pollock-734; Adams-Woodin 650; Taxay EP543
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