1868 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-654
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$12,650 PR65 10-13-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1868 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-654 is a proof Gold Quarter Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. The obverse features experimental designs exploring post-war coinage concepts and the reverse displays various experimental designs including nickel and aluminum compositions. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. 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. Auction record: $12,650 PR65 10-13-2011 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60872.
Rarity Notes
R.7. Approximately 7-12 examples known.
Cross References
Pollock-3690
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