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1907 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1779/1917

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1907
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Edge
Lettered

Description

The 1907 Proof Double Eagle Pattern - J-1779/1917 is a proof double eagle pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is an eagle-sized version of the Ultra High Relief double eagle, struck on a double-thick planchet with the 1906 edge lettering. Roger Burdette found that 15 were struck and 13 melted; the other two are in the Smithsonian. It is struck in gold with a lettered edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. The 8th edition of Judd renumbered it J-1917. It is also catalogued as Pollock-2007, Adams-Woodin 1743 and Taxay EP1307. Cataloged as PCGS #62243.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1917 (formerly J-1779); Pollock-2007; Adams-Woodin 1743; Taxay EP1307

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