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1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257a PR

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1859 $20. The only known example of this pattern with Gilt surfaces was once in the famed Farouk Collection. It sold in September 2022 as part of the Bass Collection for $192,000.

Obverse Description

Paquet Liberty Seated design with fasces, shield, and eagle; 13 stars around.

Reverse Description

Heavy wreath enclosing UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around inside of wreath and with 20 DOLLARS 1859 at the center.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12348
Obverse Designer: Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Copper Gilt
Variety 2: J-257a
Coin Date: 1859
Denomination: P$20
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: Unique
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1859
Composition: Copper Gilt
Rarity: 8
PCGS #: 908544
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Coin Value History
1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257a PR

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GSID:12348 PCGS:908544 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257a PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR65 CAC $228,000 $1,234
PR65 - $228,000 $1,234

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1859 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257a, Pollock-305, Unique, Gilt, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
1859 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257a, Pollock-305, Unique, Gilt, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$192,000
Sold 9/29/2022
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