Name: 1857 P$2 1/2 Gilt Copper, J-189 PR
SKU: 12264

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1857 $2.50. Obverse die varieties exist. One reverse die trial known.

Obverse Description

Head of Liberty facing left, coronet inscribed LIBERTY, essentially the same style as later used on the regular nickel three-cent pieces of 1865. 13 stars around, date 1857 below (same die used to strike J-186 with a cent reverse).

Reverse Description

Eagle at the center, wings outstretched, shield on breast, holding olive branch and three arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2 1/2 D around border.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12264

Strike Type: Proof

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Variety: Gilt Copper

Variety 2: J-189

Coin Date: 1857

Denomination: P$2 1/2

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Coinage Type: Pattern

Coinage Years: 1857

Composition: Gilt Copper

Rarity: 7

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