1862 Copper Gilt Pattern $10 PR J-297 Values

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1862 Copper Gilt Pattern $10 PR J-297 Values

Details

1862 $10. Usually with bronzed surfaces. Obverse die varieties exist.

Obverse: Regular $10 gold eagle die of the year.

Reverse: The same die used to strike patterns in 1861, with motto GOD OUR TRUST on scroll.

Basic Information

GSID:

329228

Coin Date:

1862

Denomination:

P$10 / Pattern $10

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1862

Composition:

Gilt

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper Gilt

Variety 2:

J-297

Rarity:

R-6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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