Whitman Expo
1859 Copper Pattern Gold Dollar PR RD J-256
Details
1859 Gold Dollar. Similar in concept to J-224 and J-225 of 1858. Often seen gilt, as illustrated. The jury is still out as to whether this is a Mint issue or a private production.
Obverse: Indian Princess design similar to regular issue, but with lettering in a taller font, attributed to Anthony C. Paquet.
Reverse: Similar to regular issue but with lettering in a taller font, attributed to Anthony C. Paquet.
Basic Information
GSID:
12414
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
PG$1 / Pattern Gold Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-256
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
