1878 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1566
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $210,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Akers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior
Description
The 1878 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1566 is a proof quarter eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. George T. Morgan's quarter eagle design was struck on a thinner, wider planchet than the regular coin, 20.5 mm against 18 mm. The single known gold example passed through the Newcomer, Col. Green and Farouk collections. It is struck in gold with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1756 and Taxay EP1107. Cataloged as PCGS #61928.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1566; Pollock-1756; Taxay EP1107
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