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1872 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1248

Strike Type
1872 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Copper
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$14,950
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1872 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1248 is a proof eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1872 eagle dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1872 copper and aluminum strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle. Two examples are confirmed in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1390 and Adams-Woodin 1214. Cataloged as PCGS #61520.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1248; Pollock-1390; Adams-Woodin 1214

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