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Entry Details
Coin Date: 1857 Denomination (Short): P$2 1/2 Denomination (Long): Pattern $2.50 Variety: Gilt Copper Variety 2: J-189 Desg: PR Composition: Gilt Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1857 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Head of Liberty facing left, coronet inscribed LIBERTY, essentially the same style as later used on the regular nickel three-cent pieces of 1865. 13 stars around, date 1857 below (same die used to strike J-186 with a cent reverse). Reverse Description: Eagle at the center, wings outstretched, shield on breast, holding olive branch and three arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2 1/2 D around border. General Notes: 1857 $2.50. Obverse die varieties exist. One reverse die trial known.
