Lot 702
1860 Pattern Quarter Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. . Judd-270. Pollock-318. PCGS graded Proof 64 BN. This unusual double dated pattern mule utilizes the obverse pattern die for the 1857 Liberty Head cent (J-186) and the $2.50 gold pattern of the same year (J-189). The reverse of this present coin is also dated, with the year 1860. Strike is quite sharp on both sides. Color is deep rich walnut brown with a steel blue overlay and just the barest remains of mint red. Some light spotting is noted consistent with the grade. Judd lists rarity as Low 7, with 7-12 pieces known. Pop 2 with none finer. Tied for finest graded. NGC has graded only a single example of this pattern, a PF-62 (PCGS # 12073) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500.
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| Realized $6,900 |
