1873 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1334

Coin Details

Auction Record

$13,800 PR65 04-26-2006 Heritage Auctions

Description

A copper rendering of the Liberty Head quarter eagle, J-1334 closes the denomination's appearance in the Trade Dollar era pattern program. Without the dramatic Amazonian gilt variant of 1872, the 1873 quarter eagle patterns are more modest in scope but maintain the standard of proof quality that characterized all Trade Dollar era patterns. The piece documents the final routine testing of a denomination whose design would remain unchanged for decades.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1334, Pollock-1473