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1872 Amazonian $2.50. J-1230 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 / 2 1/2 DOL. around border.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14097
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
1872, LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Fineness:
0.9
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Amazonian, Gold
Variety 2:
J-1230
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
P$2.50
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
61502
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