1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-779
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $12,650
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-779 is a proof eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It pairs an obverse similar to the 1868 Liberty head eagle of J-661 to J-663 with the regular reverse. It is known on thick and thin planchets from two obverse dies that differ in date placement; three or four have been traced. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-864 and Adams-Woodin 710 and 711. Cataloged as PCGS #61011.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-779; Pollock-864; Adams-Woodin 710; Adams-Woodin 711
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