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1872 Amazonian $2.50. J-1230 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 / 2 1/2 DOL. around border.
Catalog Information
GSID:
243877
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-1231
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
P$2.50
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Gilt Copper
Rarity:
L7
PCGS #:
537325
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Coin Value History
1872 P$2.50 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1231 PR
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1872 P1c Copper, J-1179 PR BN
1872 P1c Copper-nickel, J-1180 PR
1872 P1c Aluminum, J-1181 PR
Worth: $26,500 – $36,000
1872 P1c Nickel, J-1182 PR
1872 P2c Copper, J-1183 PR BN
1872 P2c Aluminum, J-1184 PR
1872 P3c Copper, J-1185 PR BN
1872 P3c Aluminum, J-1186 PR
1872 P3c Copper, J-1187 PR BN
1872 P3c Aluminum, J-1188 PR
1872 P5c Copper, J-1189 PR BN
1872 P5c Aluminum, J-1190 PR
1872 PH10c Copper, J-1191 PR BN
1872 PH10c Aluminum, J-1192 PR
1872 P10c Copper, J-1193 PR BN
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