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1872 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1231

Strike Type
1872 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1231

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
William Barber
Composition
Copper
Diameter
15mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

$12,650 PR62 08-11-2006 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

A copper rendering of the Liberty Head quarter eagle design, J-1231 translates the $2.50 gold concept into warm ungilded base metal. The copper quarter eagle provides the standard comparison piece for evaluating how the established gold-denomination design performs in a non-precious composition, with the copper's warm tones creating a visual effect distinctly different from gold's characteristic yellow.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1231, Pollock-1367

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