1876 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-1455
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$5,760 PR64BN 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
Proof quarter 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 silver is part of the quarter dollar design studies as part of broader silver coinage experimentation conducted at the Philadelphia Mint under Chief Engraver William Barber.
Rarity Notes
R-6 to R-7 (Very Rare to Extremely Rare). Most pattern issues from this period survive in very limited numbers.
Cross References
Judd J-1455, Pollock P-1600
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