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PCGS Number: 61467 Coin Date: 1872 Denomination (Short): P25c Denomination (Long): Pattern 25 Cents Variety: Amazonian, Copper Variety 2: J-1196 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1872 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: William Barber Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: 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 Description: Barber’s standing eagle with talons holding shield inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUAR. DOL. around border. General Notes: 1872 Amazonian Quarter Dollar. The first in a series of three denomination depicting this classic obverse motif, a high point in Barber’s repertoire. PCGS #: 61467 NGC ID: 2A68
