Name: 1872 P$3 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1236 PR
SKU: 243878

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1872 P$3 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1236 PR

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1872 Amazonian $3

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 / THREE DOL. around border.

Catalog Information

GSID: 243878

Designer: William Barber

Obverse Designer: William Barber

Obverse Lettering: 1872, LIBERTY

Reverse Designer: William Barber

Strike Type: Proof

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Variety: Amazonian, Gilt Copper

Variety 2: J-1236

Coin Date: 1872

Denomination: P$3

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Coinage Type: Pattern

Coinage Years: 1872

Composition: Gilt Copper

Rarity: L7

PCGS #: 537326

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Grade	CAC	CPG Value (Retail)	Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR64		$38,500	$1,234
PR64	-	$35,000	$1,234
PR63		$1,234	$1,234
PR63	-	$1,234	$1,234

1872 P$3 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1236 PR

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