1870 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-908
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$4,830 PR65 01-03-2011 Bowers & Merena
Description
Copper with a reeded edge, J-908 presents the three-star cap Liberty Head obverse alongside the regular-issue eagle reverse in a composition that emphasizes the design's sculptural qualities. The eagle reverse, which had been perfected through years of production die refinement, appears with particular crispness on copper strikings where the metal's excellent flow characteristics capture every feather detail and shield line. Collectors of pattern die marriages find this group especially interesting because it documents Barber's strategy of using proven reverse dies to evaluate new obverse concepts.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, approximately 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-908, Pollock-996
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