1872 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1234

Coin Details

Auction Record

$15,525 PR63 11-08-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

Closing the 1872 quarter eagle series, J-1234 completes the six-variety survey of the $2.50 denomination. With entries spanning standard silver, copper, gilt Amazonian, aluminum, copper-nickel, and this final composition, the 1872 quarter eagle program represents the most comprehensive single-year exploration of this denomination in the Trade Dollar era, paralleling the expanded testing programs applied to all gold denominations this year.

Rarity Notes

R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.

Cross References

Judd-1234, Pollock-1370