1863 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-350, Gilt

Coin Details

Auction Record

$15,863 PR62 02-01-2016 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 1863 Proof Eagle Pattern - J-350, Gilt is a proof coin from the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Auction record: $15,863 PR62 02-01-2016 Goldberg Auctioneers. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #568931.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-7 to R-8. Extremely rare. Only 3-5 specimens believed known in gilt copper.

Cross References

Judd-350 (Gilt); related to Judd-349