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1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257a PR

1859 P$20 Copper Gilt, J-257a PR

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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 12348)
1859 $20. The only known example of this pattern with Gilt surfaces was once in the famed Farouk Collection. It sold in September 2022 as part of the Bass Collection for $192,000.
Obverse: Paquet Liberty Seated design with fasces, shield, and eagle; 13 stars around.
Reverse: Heavy wreath enclosing UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around inside of wreath and with 20 DOLLARS 1859 at the center.

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GSID: 12348
Coin Date: 1859
Denomination: P$20 / Pattern $20
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: Unique
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1859
Composition: Copper Gilt
Variety: Copper Gilt
Variety 2: J-257a
Rarity: R-8
Strike Type: Proof
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