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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:
12448
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-288
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
P$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
60434
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Coin Value History
1861 P$20 Copper, J-288 PR BN
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1861 P1c Copper, J-274 PR BN
1861 P25c Copper, J-275 PR BN
1861 P25c Copper-Nickel, J-276 PR
1861 P50c Silver, J-277 PR
Worth: $6,400 – $15,600
1861 P50c Copper, J-278 PR BN
Worth: $2,500 – $6,600
1861 P50c Silver, J-279 PR
Worth: $2,750 – $7,800
1861 P50c Copper, J-280 PR BN
Worth: $2,000 – $10,080
1861 P$2 Silver, J-281 PR
Worth: $14,000 – $21,600
1861 P$2 1/2 Copper, J-282 PR BN
Worth: $3,000 – $3,600
1861 P$5 Copper, J-283 PR BN
Worth: $4,500 – $10,200
1861 P$10 Gold, J-284 PR
Worth: $3,500 – $7,800
1861 P$10 Copper, J-285 PR BN
Worth: $3,750 – $6,000
1861 P$10 Copper Gilt, J-285 PR
Worth: $3,100 – $9,000
1861 P$10 Gold, J-286 PR
1861 P$10 Copper, J-287 PR BN
Worth: $6,000 – $14,400
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