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1869 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-736

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
William Barber
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$2,875
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1869 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-736 is a proof quarter pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It is one of the three Standard Silver designs of 1869, lighter coins proposed for redeeming fractional currency notes, which the Mint sold to collectors in sets for $15. On this design Liberty wears a band with a star; the reverse reads STANDARD SILVER above the denomination in a wreath, with the date below. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-817, Adams-Woodin 761 and Taxay EP602. Cataloged as PCGS #60963.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-736; Pollock-817; Adams-Woodin 761; Taxay EP602

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