1872 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1253

Coin Details

Auction Record

$16,100 PR63 07-27-2003 Superior Galleries

Description

A copper-nickel rendering of the double eagle design, J-1253 tests the base-metal alloy at the highest regular denomination. The silvery copper-nickel composition at the double eagle diameter creates a coin-like object that resembles the silver dollar more than the golden $20 piece, despite sharing the latter's design. This composition experiment was purely theoretical, as no serious proposal existed to convert the double eagle from gold to base metal.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1253, Pollock-1389