1874 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1375, Gilt

Coin Details

Auction Record

$156,000 PR62 01-14-2024 Heritage Auctions

Description

Gilt copper version of the J-1375 eagle pattern, gold-plated to replicate the intended gold finish. These gilt strikings served as affordable presentation pieces that allowed Mint officials and legislators to evaluate proposed designs without the expense of gold planchets.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8 (Extremely Rare). Gilt copper variants are among the scarcest forms of 1874 pattern coinage.

Cross References

Judd J-1375, Pollock P-1520 (Gilt variant)