1879 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1644, Gilt
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Coin Details
Auction Record
$288,000 PR63 01-14-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
Proof double eagle pattern struck in 1879, the culminating year of the metric coinage movement, highlighted by the famous Stella ($4 gold) patterns and final goloid dollar experiments before the program was abandoned. This proof striking in gold is part of the double eagle ($20) gold denomination design exploration for America's largest circulating gold coin conducted at the Philadelphia Mint under Chief Engraver William Barber. This gilt copper striking was gold-plated to simulate the intended gold finish, allowing evaluation of the design without expending precious metal.
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-1644, Pollock P-1789
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