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1879 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1643

Strike Type
1879 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1879
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
86% Gold, 4% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
35g
Diameter
34mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$862,500
Sold
Grade
PR62
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1879 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1643 is a proof double eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. This is the quintuple stella, or metric double eagle, of 1879, whose obverse follows the Liberty head of the regular double eagle. USPatterns.com knows of no test showing whether these were struck in the alloy stated on the coin. It is struck in gold with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1843, Adams-Woodin 1572 and Taxay EP1189. Cataloged as PCGS #62022.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1643; Pollock-1843; Adams-Woodin 1572; Taxay EP1189

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