Whitman Expo
1859 Copper Pattern $20 PR RB J-261
Details
1859 $20. Two examples of this muling are believed to exist.
Obverse: Regular issue die of the year, Coronet or Liberty Head, with stars and date 1859.
Reverse: Paquet’s pattern die with heavy wreath, as used on J-257.
Basic Information
GSID:
12359
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
P$20 / Pattern $20
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-261
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
