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1859 Gold Dollar. Similar in concept to J-224 and J-225 of 1858. Often seen gilt, as illustrated. The jury is still out as to whether this is a Mint issue or a private production.
Obverse Description
Indian Princess design similar to regular issue, but with lettering in a taller font, attributed to Anthony C. Paquet.
Reverse Description
Similar to regular issue but with lettering in a taller font, attributed to Anthony C. Paquet.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12412
Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Obverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Reverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-256
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
PG$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
12020
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Coin Value History
1859 PG$1 Copper, J-256 PR BN
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1859 PG$1 Copper, J-256 PR BN
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1859 P1c Copper, J-226 PR
Worth: $2,100 – $4,800
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $3,120
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 PR
Worth: $1,400 – $3,600
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 MS
Worth: $850 – $5,280
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 PR
Worth: $1,700 – $4,830
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS BN
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR BN
1859 P1c Copper, Dual Obverse Mule, J-229a MS BN
Worth: $200,000 – $200,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR BN
Worth: $1,750 – $6,300
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR BN
Worth: $4,750 – $9,600
1859 P1c Lead, J-231a PR
1859 PH10c Silver, Transitional, J-232 PR
Worth: $35,000 – $90,000
1859 P10c Silver, Transitional, J-233 PR
Worth: $18,000 – $42,000
1859 P25c Silver, J-234 PR
Worth: $2,400 – $8,400
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
Worth: $1,600 – $7,200
1859 PG$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-256, Pollock-7010, Low R.7, PR64 Brown PCGS....
$3,960
1859 Pattern Gold Dollar. Judd-256, Pollock-7010. Rarity-7-. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 BN (PCGS).
$3,600
1859 Gold Dollar, Judd-256, Pollock-7010, Low R.7, PR64 Brown PCGS....
$4,200
1859 PG$1 Judd-256, Pollock-7010, Low R.7, PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,312
1859 PG$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-256, Pollock-7010, Low R.7, PR64 Brown PCGS. ...
$5,040
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