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1872 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-1197

Strike Type
1872 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-1197

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$74,750 PR64 08-18-2011 Stack's Bowers

Description

A copper rendering of the conventional Seated Liberty quarter design from J-1196, this pattern provides the base-metal comparison for the traditional approach. After the Amazonian design's bold departure, copper strikings of the standard design served as a visual anchor, reminding evaluators of the merits of familiar, proven design vocabulary. The warmth of copper gives the traditional Liberty figure an approachable quality that the more aggressive Amazonian design deliberately rejected.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1197, Pollock-1333

External References

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