1857 Copper Pattern $2.50 PR BN J-189 Values

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1857 Copper Pattern $2.50 PR BN J-189 Values

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1857 Copper Pattern $2.50 PR BN J-189 Values

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

Obverse: 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: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

12275

Coin Date:

1857

Denomination:

P$2 1/2 / Pattern $2.50

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1857

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-189

Rarity:

R-7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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