1873 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1333, Gilt

Coin Details

Auction Record

$12,600 PR63 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

A gilt copper striking of the Liberty Head quarter eagle, this pattern recreates the golden appearance of the $2.50 coin through gold plating over a copper base. Unlike the 1872 Amazonian gilt variant, this piece uses the conventional Liberty Head design, producing a more conservative visual approximation of the production gold coin. Gilt patterns served as affordable surrogates for actual gold strikings in the Mint's presentation and display collections.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8. Very rare, approximately 3-8 examples survive.

Cross References

Judd-1333, Pollock-1472 (gilt variant)