1859 Copper Pattern $20 PR RB J-257 Values

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1859 Copper Pattern $20 PR RB J-257 Values

Details

1859 $20. J-257 pieces are often seen gilt, and some are bronzed.

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

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

Basic Information

GSID:

12347

Coin Date:

1859

Denomination:

P$20 / Pattern $20

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1859

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-257

Rarity:

R-6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Designer:

Anthony C. Paquet

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