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1872 P$20 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1251 PR

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1872 Amazonian $20. J-1250 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 / TWENTY DOL. around border.

Catalog Information

GSID: 243880
Designer: William Barber
Obverse Designer: William Barber
Obverse Lettering: 1872, LIBERTY
Reverse Designer: William Barber
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY DOL.
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Amazonian, Gilt Copper
Variety 2: J-1251
Coin Date: 1872
Denomination: P$20
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1872
Composition: Gilt Copper
Rarity: L7
PCGS #: 537329
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1872 P$20 Amazonian, Gilt Copper, J-1251 PR

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GSID:243880 PCGS:537329 Shop related

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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR63 CAC $144,000 $1,234
PR63 - $132,000 $1,234

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