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PCGS Number: 81813 Coin Date: 1876 Denomination (Short): P$20 Denomination (Long): Pattern 20 Dollars Variety: Copper Variety 2: J-1491 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1876 Mint Location: Philadelphia Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Dies similar to the regular design as adopted in 1877, but slightly modified, with the letters in LIBERTY farther from the beads than on regular issues of this year; date 1876 lower on the die than on J-1488. Reverse Description: In the words of John W. Haseltine: in the style of regular issue, but “entirely different from [J-1488]; the TW in TWENTY nearly touch the scroll or label inscribed E PLURIBUS, and there are other slight variations. The whole heraldic eagle design is larger and TWENTY DOLLARS below; in fact, an entirely different die.” General Notes: 1876 $20 PCGS #: 81813
