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1879 P25c Washlady, Copper, J-1591 PR RD CAM

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1879 P25c Washlady, Copper, J-1591 PR RD CAM
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1879 “Washlady” Quarter Dollar. The reverse of this and the preceding are loosely styled after certain pattern eagles found on 1879 gold denominations. The Washlady name dates to the April 1891 Doughty sale.

Obverse Description

Charles E. Barber’s Society Lady (popularly called Washlady) design. IN GOD WE TRUST above, seven stars left, six stars right, date 1879 below.

Reverse Description

Perched eagle holding olive branch (with seven leaves) and three arrows (passing behind the wing). E PLURIBUS UNUM in arc above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUAR DOLLAR.

Catalog Information

GSID: 392760
Designer: Charles Barber
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Washlady, Copper
Variety 2: J-1591
Coin Date: 1879
Denomination: P25c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1879
Composition: Copper
Rarity: H6
PCGS #: 535324
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