1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-780

Coin Details

Description

A second proof eagle pattern for 1869, continuing the expanded experimental program. The ten-dollar gold coin served as an important denomination for both domestic commerce and international trade, and its design needed to project the authority and stability of the American monetary system. These patterns were struck during a period when the nation's financial credibility was being rebuilt after the disruptions of the Civil War.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Estimated 7-12 examples survive.

Cross References

Pollock-3816