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1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257 PR

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

Obverse Description

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

Reverse Description

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

Catalog Information

GSID: 243868
Obverse Designer: Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Copper Gilt
Variety 2: J-257
Coin Date: 1859
Denomination: P$20
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1859
Composition: Copper Gilt
Rarity: L6
PCGS #: 535168
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR65 CAC $23,000 $1,234
PR65 - $19,000 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234

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1859 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, Gilt, PR64 NGC. CAC....
1859 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, Gilt, PR64 NGC. CAC....
$14,400
Sold 8/15/2023
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1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR65 Gilt PCGS. CAC. ...
$22,200
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1859 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, Gilt, PR64 PCGS. ...
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