1873 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1343

Coin Details

Auction Record

$23,000 PR66 09-30-2010 Stack's

Description

The copper companion to J-1342 and the final eagle pattern in the Trade Dollar era program, J-1343 renders the Liberty Head $10 design in warm base metal. As the closing entry for the eagle denomination across the entire three-year Trade Dollar era, this piece represents the end of an era of systematic gold-denomination pattern testing that had explored compositions from standard silver to gilt copper to aluminum. The complete eagle pattern series documents the most thorough exploration of the $10 denomination in 19th-century American numismatics.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1343, Pollock-1482