1874 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1376, Bickford International

Coin Details

Auction Record

$30,800 PR65 10-01-1997 David Akers

Description

The 1874 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1376, Bickford International is a proof coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. The obverse features experimental designs including the famous Stella ($4 gold piece) featuring Liberty with flowing hair or coiled hair and the reverse displays a five-pointed star containing the denomination FOUR DOL.. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $30,800 PR65 10-01-1997 David Akers. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #61680.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (Extremely Rare). The Bickford International patterns are highly sought after by pattern specialists for their unique place in monetary history.

Cross References

Judd J-1376, Pollock P-1521