1906 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1773
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $5,520
- Sold
- Grade
- Proof 61
- Auction house
- Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1906 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1773 is a proof double eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is Charles E. Barber's Liberty head double eagle; its reverse, Columbia standing before an eagle, was adapted from his 1891 half dollar pattern J-1766, and the edge reads E*P*L*U*R*I*B*U*S*U*N*U*M*. The only known example and a gilt copper obverse splasher (J-A1906-1) are in the Smithsonian. It is struck in gold with a lettered edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1992, Adams-Woodin 1739 and Taxay EP1302. Cataloged as PCGS #62230.
Rarity Notes
unique (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1773; Pollock-1992; Adams-Woodin 1739; Taxay EP1302
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