1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-779

Coin Details

Auction Record

$12,650 PR65 07-25-2003 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-779 is a proof coin 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $12,650 PR65 07-25-2003 American Numismatic Rarities. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #61011.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Approximately 7-12 examples known.

Cross References

Pollock-3815