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1860 $5. Broad-diameter planchet pattern intended to eliminate the deception of slicing a gold coin in half and scooping out the gold in the center, replacing it with a lesser-value metal.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head by Longacre, facing right, wearing Phrygian cap, three stars above forehead, ribbon with LIBERTY at neck, stars surrounding, date 1860 below.
Reverse Description
Perched eagle with undulating ribbon above head, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOLLARS around border; V is an inverted A.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12433
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-272
Coin Date:
1860
Denomination:
P$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1860
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
12080
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Worth: $175,000 – $190,000
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Worth: $4,000 – $13,680
1860 P$20 Gold, J-272a PR
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
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Worth: $33,500 – $36,000
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Worth: $40,000 – $44,000
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