1871 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1165

Coin Details

Auction Record

$11,400 PR64 11-19-2023 Heritage Auctions

Description

A copper rendering of the Liberty Head quarter eagle, J-1165 presents the $2.50 design in ungilded base metal. Without the gilding that simulated gold's color, the copper quarter eagle pattern reveals the design purely in terms of relief and composition, stripped of the chromatic associations that normally accompany a gold coin. The piece provides the most honest assessment of the design's sculptural qualities independent of metal color.

Rarity Notes

R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.

Cross References

Judd-1165, Pollock-1300