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1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-783

Strike Type
1869 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1869
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$48,875
Sold
Grade
PR62
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1869 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-783 is a proof eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1869 eagle dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1869 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets. The single nickel example 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-868 and Adams-Woodin 709. Cataloged as PCGS #61015.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-783; Pollock-868; Adams-Woodin 709

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