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PCGS Number: 81523 Coin Date: 1872 Denomination (Short): P$20 Denomination (Long): Pattern $20 Variety: J-1251 Variety 2: Amazonian Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1872 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: William Barber Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: The obverse features a head of Liberty wearing a liberty cap bound by a band with the word “LIBERTY” written upon it. The head is surrounded by 13 stars; the date “1872” is below the bust. This head is an enlarged version of that used on Barber’s Amazonian pattern quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars, thus the appellation was applied to the gold patterns, as well. Reverse Description: The reverse features an eagle protecting a shield and a scroll that reads “IN GOD WE TRUST.” PCGS #: 81523
