Whitman Expo
1863 Gold Pattern 10 Dollar PR J-349 Values
Details
1863 $10. Gold striking believed unique; copper pieces made in quantity, mostly with bronzed surfaces. An incredibly famous unique gold pattern issue with the trial motto "GOD IS OUR TRUST" on the reverse scroll. One known example pedigreed to the famous Garrett and Simpson collections, and recently graded PCGS Proof 64 Cameo.
Obverse: Regular Liberty die of the year.
Reverse: Similar to regular die of the year but with GOD OUR TRUST on scroll; die first used in 1861 for J-284.
Basic Information
GSID:
12506
Coin Date:
1863
Denomination:
P$10 / Pattern 10 Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1863
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gold
Variety 2:
J-349
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.90
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
27 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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