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1861 P$5 Copper, J-283 PR RD

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1861 $5. Pattern proposal for a large-diameter coin intended to eliminate the fraud of hollowing out the center of a gold coin and filling it with lower-value metal, a continuation of Dr. Barclay’s ideas. None are known in gold.

Obverse Description

Design used in 1860 for J-271, by Longacre, Miss Liberty facing right, wearing Phrygian cap, three stars above forehead, ribbon with LIBERTY at neck, stars surrounding, date 1861 below.

Reverse Description

Die by Longacre, letter font probably by Anthony C. Paquet. Die used to strike J-271 of 1860; perched eagle holding undulating ribbon in beak inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE DOLLARS around; V is inverted A.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12439
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Copper
Variety 2: J-283
Coin Date: 1861
Denomination: P$5
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1861
Composition: Copper
Rarity: H6
PCGS #: 80429
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1861 P$5 Copper, J-283 PR RD

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GSID:12439 PCGS:80429 Shop related

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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR65 CAC $23,000 $1,234
PR65 - $19,000 $1,234

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