1878 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1580, Gilt

Coin Details

Auction Record

$21,000 PR62 01-16-2022 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1878 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-1580, Gilt is a proof coin from 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.. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. 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. Auction record: $21,000 PR62 01-16-2022 Heritage Auctions. Struck in gilt copper. Cataloged as PCGS #537332.

Rarity Notes

R-7 to R-8 (Extremely Rare). Gilt copper strikings of gold denomination patterns are typically rarer than their gold counterparts.

Cross References

Judd J-1580, Pollock P-1725