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1860 $20. The gold and copper examples of J-272a and J-273 are each from different reverse dies. J-273 was possibly struck at a date later than on the die. Unique. Housed in the collection of the Smithsonian National Collection.
Obverse Description
Regular double eagle die of the year.
Reverse Description
Paquet Reverse die with tall letters.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12426
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-273
Coin Date:
1860
Denomination:
P$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1860
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
12087
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Request Pricing(1860) P1c Copper-Nickel, J-264 PR
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1860 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-266 PR
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1860 P50c Copper, J-269 PR BN
Worth: $3,000 – $9,360
1860 P$2 1/2 Copper, J-270 PR BN
Worth: $10,800 – $10,800
1860 P$5 Gold, J-271 PR
Worth: $175,000 – $190,000
1860 P$5 Copper, J-272 PR BN
Worth: $4,000 – $13,680
1860 P$20 Gold, J-272a PR
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1860 P$20 Copper, J-273 PR BN
Worth: $33,500 – $36,000
1860 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-273 PR
Worth: $40,000 – $44,000
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