Whitman Expo
(1859) Copper Pattern $20 PR BN J-258 Values
Details
Undated $20
Obverse: Regular double eagle die by Longacre, but without date. Die described by Judd: “The third Longacre die in which the 6th star points to the left side of a denticle, the shape of the truncation differs from the first two dies and the initials JBL on the truncation are much farther to the left. The Y in LIBERTY is perfect with no signs of recutting. This master die was used to make the regular issue dies.”
Reverse: Paquet’s die with heavy wreath, as preceding.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-258
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
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