(1857) Reverse Die Trial, White Metal $20 Die Trial MS J-A1857-7 Values

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(1857) Reverse Die Trial, White Metal $20 Die Trial MS J-A1857-7 Values

Details

A small Heraldic eagle, its wings outstretched, clutches three arrows and an olive branch, holding a ribbon inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM in its beak. The statutory legend begins and ends above the wing tips, and the denomination is below. Struck in white metal. These trials are typically dated to 1857 although may have been produced as late as 1860. 

Source: Heritage Auctions

Basic Information

GSID:

377866

Coin Date:

(1857)

Denomination:

DT$20 / $20 Die Trial

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

5 known

Coinage Type:

Die Trial

Coinage Years:

1857

Composition:

White Metal

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Reverse Die Trial, White Metal

Variety 2:

J-A1857-7

Rarity:

R-7

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

35.04 gr

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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