1876 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1491
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$50,600 PR65 06-21-2006 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
Proof double eagle pattern struck in 1876, the Centennial year, as the Philadelphia Exposition showcased American innovation and the Mint continued extensive goloid alloy experiments for metric-weight coinage. This proof striking in gold is part of the double eagle ($20) gold denomination design exploration for America's largest circulating gold coin conducted at the Philadelphia Mint under Chief Engraver William Barber.
Rarity Notes
R-7 to R-8 (Extremely Rare). Gold denomination patterns from this era are among the rarest, with most varieties known in fewer than ten specimens.
Cross References
Judd J-1491, Pollock P-1636
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