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1872 Amazonian, Copper Pattern 25 Cents PR RD J-1196
Details
1872 Amazonian Quarter Dollar. The first in a series of three denomination depicting this classic obverse motif, a high point in Barber’s repertoire.
Obverse: William Barber’s Amazonian design: Liberty seated, facing left, with her right hand touching the head of a perched eagle, her left arm resting on a shield and her hand holding a sword.
Reverse: Barber’s standing eagle with talons holding shield inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUAR. DOL. around border.
Basic Information
GSID:
14153
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
P25c / Pattern 25 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1872
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Amazonian, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1196
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
