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1861 $20. Struck from regular dies. Perhaps an experimental striking with beveled edge, copper planchet (but without a collar). Details of manufacture not known, as it is broad diameter, but does have edge reeding (indicating it was struck in a collar).
Catalog Information
GSID:
243859
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper Gilt
Variety 2:
J-288
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
P$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Gilt
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
535365
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