Name: 1872 P$20 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1251 PR
SKU: 243880

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1872 P$20 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1251 PR

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1872 Amazonian $20. J-1250 is part of the unique Amazonian gold set.

Obverse Description

Barber’s Liberty Head facing left, headband inscribed LIBERTY, tresses flowing down to right.

Reverse Description

Barber’s Standing Eagle with talons holding shield. Similar to the silver Amazonian issues. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY DOL. around border.

Catalog Information

GSID: 243880

Designer: William Barber

Obverse Designer: William Barber

Obverse Lettering: 1872, LIBERTY

Reverse Designer: William Barber

Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY DOL.

Strike Type: Proof

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Variety: Amazonian, Gilt Copper

Variety 2: J-1251

Coin Date: 1872

Denomination: P$20

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Coinage Type: Pattern

Coinage Years: 1872

Composition: Gilt Copper

Rarity: L7

PCGS #: 537329

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1872 $20 Amazonian Twenty Dollar, Judd-1251, Pollock-1393, Low R.7, PR63 Gilt PCGS....

$114,000

Sold 5/4/2023

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Grade	CAC	CPG Value (Retail)	Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR63		$144,000	$1,234
PR63	-	$132,000	$1,234

1872 P$20 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1251 PR

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