1869 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-786
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Description
The 1869 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-786 is a proof double eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1869 double eagle dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1869 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets. The nickel example, believed unique, is ex Woodin, Newcomer and Farouk. It is struck in nickel with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-871 and Adams-Woodin 706. Cataloged as PCGS #61018.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-786; Pollock-871; Adams-Woodin 706
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