1872 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-1196
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$54,625 PR66 01-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
Returning to a more conventional Seated Liberty obverse after the dramatic Amazonian experiment of J-1195, J-1196 features a standard Liberty figure paired with a heraldic eagle reverse, struck in the standard silver alloy. The contrast between this traditional design and the preceding Amazonian quarter could not be more stark, illustrating the remarkable range of artistic ambition within a single year's pattern production. This piece represents the conservative alternative in the 1872 quarter design debate.
Rarity Notes
R-7. Extremely rare, estimated 4-12 examples known.
Cross References
Judd-1196, Pollock-1332
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