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1857 $2.50. Obverse die varieties exist. One reverse die trial known.
Obverse Description
Head of Liberty facing left, coronet inscribed LIBERTY, essentially the same style as later used on the regular nickel three-cent pieces of 1865. 13 stars around, date 1857 below (same die used to strike J-186 with a cent reverse).
Reverse Description
Eagle at the center, wings outstretched, shield on breast, holding olive branch and three arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2 1/2 D around border.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12264
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Gilt Copper
Variety 2:
J-189
Coin Date:
1857
Denomination:
P$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1857
Composition:
Gilt Copper
Rarity:
7
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1857 P$2 1/2 Gilt Copper, J-189 PR
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1857 P1c Copper-Nickel, J-186 PR
Worth: $6,750 – $21,600
1857 P1c Copper, J-187 PR BN
Worth: $22,000 – $26,400
1857 P1c Nickel or German silver, J-187a PR
Worth: $50,000 – $60,000
1857 P25c Copper, J-188 PR BN
Worth: $4,200 – $8,400
1857 P$2 1/2 Copper, J-189 PR BN
Worth: $5,250 – $13,200
(1857) P$20 Copper, Uniface Die Trial, J-190 PR BN
Worth: $18,000 – $24,000
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