1859 Copper Pattern Gold Dollar PR RB J-256 Values

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1859 Copper Pattern Gold Dollar PR RB J-256 Values

Details

1859 Gold Dollar. Similar in concept to J-224 and J-225 of 1858. Often seen gilt, as illustrated. The jury is still out as to whether this is a Mint issue or a private production.

Obverse: Indian Princess design similar to regular issue, but with lettering in a taller font, attributed to Anthony C. Paquet.

Reverse: Similar to regular issue but with lettering in a taller font, attributed to Anthony C. Paquet.

Basic Information

GSID:

12413

Coin Date:

1859

Denomination:

PG$1 / Pattern Gold Dollar

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1859

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-256

Rarity:

R-7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Anthony C. Paquet

Obverse Designer:

Anthony C. Paquet

Reverse Designer:

Anthony C. Paquet

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