1861 Copper Pattern $20 PR RB J-288 Values

Greysheet & Red Book® Price Guide

Sponsor

shop eBay

Sponsor

shop

Sponsor

shop Whitman

Sponsor

shop

Sponsor

shop CAC

1861 Copper Pattern $20 PR RB J-288 Values

Details

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).

Basic Information

GSID:

12449

Coin Date:

1861

Denomination:

P$20 / Pattern $20

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1861

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-288

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Feedback:

Available on Greysheet Marketplace

View All

Dealer Directory

View All Dealers

Greysheet News

View All News
CFA Considers 2027 Commemorative Designs
CFA Considers 2027 Commemorative Designs
4/7/2026

The Commission of Fine Arts reviewed proposed designs for 2027 commemoratives to benefit America's Vet Dogs.

The Business of Numismatics: April 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
The Business of Numismatics: April 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
4/6/2026

Three months into this fast-paced year, the rare coin market is stable, but does not necessarily possess the heat it had previously.

1796/5 Half Eagle Leads Heritage U.S. Coins Auction to Nearly $12 Million
1796/5 Half Eagle Leads Heritage U.S. Coins Auction to Nearly $12 Million
4/1/2026

Early U.S. gold rarities, an 1879 Flowing Hair Stella and S.S. Central America ingots power strong results in March 26-28 event

Map icon

DAVID LAWRENCE RARE COINS