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1859 Copper Gilt Pattern $20 PR J-257a Values
Details
1859 $20. The only known example of this pattern with Gilt surfaces was once in the famed Farouk Collection. It sold in September 2022 as part of the Bass Collection for $192,000.
Obverse: Paquet Liberty Seated design with fasces, shield, and eagle; 13 stars around.
Reverse: Heavy wreath enclosing UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around inside of wreath and with 20 DOLLARS 1859 at the center.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper Gilt
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper Gilt
Variety 2:
J-257a
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
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