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1860 $2.50. Fantasy muling with two different dates, an unusual situation even among numismatic delicacies.
Obverse Description
From Liberty Head die dated 1857 (used in 1857 to strike the J-186 cent and the J-189 $2.50).
Reverse Description
Pattern die with wreath enclosing 2 1/2 DOLLARS / 1860.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12429
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-270
Coin Date:
1860
Denomination:
P$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1860
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
12073
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Coin Value History
1860 P$2 1/2 Copper, J-270 PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
(1860) P1c Copper-Nickel, J-264 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $125,000
1860 P1c Copper, J-265 PR BN
1860 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-266 PR
1860 PH10c Silver, Transitional, J-267 MS
1860 P25c Copper-Nickel, J-268 PR
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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