1861 Copper Pattern $20 PR RB J-288 Values

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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

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