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1871 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1176

Strike Type
1871 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1871
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$14,400
Sold
Grade
PR63BN
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1871 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1176 is a proof double eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1871 double eagle dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1871 off-metal strikings from the regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle, rather than true die trials. Fewer than half a dozen are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1318 and Adams-Woodin 1076. Cataloged as PCGS #61439.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1176; Pollock-1318; Adams-Woodin 1076

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