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1872 Amazonian, Gilt Copper Pattern $20 PR J-1251
Details
1872 Amazonian $20. J-1250 is part of the unique Amazonian gold set.
Obverse: Barber’s Liberty Head facing left, headband inscribed LIBERTY, tresses flowing down to right.
Reverse: Barber’s Standing Eagle with talons holding shield. Similar to the silver Amazonian issues. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY DOL. around border.
Basic Information
GSID:
243880
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
P$20 / Pattern $20
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Gilt Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Amazonian, Gilt Copper
Variety 2:
J-1251
Rarity:
R-L7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
