1872 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1231, Gilt, Amazonian

Coin Details

Auction Record

$25,875 PR62 08-18-2011 Stack's Bowers

Description

Bringing the Amazonian warrior Liberty to the $2.50 gold denomination, this gilt copper pattern presents the muscular seated figure with sword and shield at the quarter eagle diameter. The gilding recreates the golden appearance that the Amazonian design would have had if adopted for gold coinage, offering a tantalizing glimpse of an alternative numismatic universe where America's gold coins bore the image of a martial Liberty. The quarter eagle Amazonian is among the rarest pieces in the Trade Dollar era gold-denomination pattern series.

Rarity Notes

R-8. Exceedingly rare, approximately 2-5 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1231, Pollock-1367 (gilt Amazonian variant)