1876 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1491
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $50,600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1876 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1491 is a proof double eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. It is one of two transitional double eagles of 1876: both sides are in the style used from 1877 to 1907, with Liberty's coronet centered between the sixth and seventh stars and the reverse reading TWENTY DOLLARS in full. Five copper examples with a reeded edge are confirmed. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1644, Adams-Woodin 1467 and Taxay EP1026. Cataloged as PCGS #61813.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1491; Pollock-1644; Adams-Woodin 1467; Taxay EP1026
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