1876 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1486
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$7,303 PR63 03-11-2004 Bowers & Merena
Description
Proof 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 eagle ($10) gold denomination design studies 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-1486, Pollock P-1631
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