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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:
12346
Obverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-257
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
P$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
L6
PCGS #:
12024
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Coin Value History
1859 P$20 Copper, J-257 PR BN
Value By Grade
1859 P$20 Copper, J-257 PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR64 Brown NGC. ...
$10,065
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR63 Gilt NGC. ...
$15,600
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR66+ Brown PCGS. ...
$26,400
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR61 Gilt NGC. ...
$8,050
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR64 Brown NGC....
$13,200
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR63 Gilt NGC. ...
$13,200
$7,188
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR64 Gilt NGC. CAC. ...
$14,100
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR63 Gilt NGC. ...
$16,450
$23,000
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR63 Gilt NGC. ...
$8,050
1859 P$20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-257, Pollock-305, High R.6, PR63 Gilt NGC. A seated figure of Liberty faces left on the obver...
$10,350
1859 P1c Copper, J-226 PR
Worth: $2,100 – $4,800
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $3,120
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 PR
Worth: $1,400 – $3,600
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 MS
Worth: $850 – $5,280
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 PR
Worth: $1,700 – $4,830
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS BN
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR BN
1859 P1c Copper, Dual Obverse Mule, J-229a MS BN
Worth: $200,000 – $200,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR BN
Worth: $1,750 – $6,300
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR BN
Worth: $4,750 – $9,600
1859 P1c Lead, J-231a PR
1859 PH10c Silver, Transitional, J-232 PR
Worth: $35,000 – $90,000
1859 P10c Silver, Transitional, J-233 PR
Worth: $18,000 – $42,000
1859 P25c Silver, J-234 PR
Worth: $2,400 – $8,400
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
Worth: $1,600 – $7,200
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