1870 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1038, Pollock-1173, R.7, PR67 Red and Brown PCGS....

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1870 Twenty Dollar in Copper
Judd-1038, PR67 Red and Brown
Ex: Green-Newman-Simpson

1870 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1038, Pollock-1173, R.7, PR67 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Newman-Simpson. The regular dies of the Type Two Liberty double eagle. The reverse has GOD above the arc line of IN and WE. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Tiny raised die lines appear around IBE of LIBERTY. They resemble lint marks, only raised, and are possibly from lint marks on the hub when the die was produced.

Only seven representatives of this pattern variety are known, along with three examples in aluminum and one in nickel composition. NGC and PCGS have certified nine submissions (including duplications) with three of those designated as gilt pieces. Clearly of extreme interest to the pattern specialist, and appropriate as an association item for the collection of proof double eagles. The raised "lint marks" described above are identical to those observed on regular issue 1870 proof double eagles.

It is our opinion that this Superb Gem proof deserves a Cameo designation for its obvious contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and lustrous devices. Both sides show smoothly blended orange mint color and light brown patina with a hint of violet. A thin toning line crosses the upper obverse. This impressive piece has a bold strike with extraordinary aesthetic appeal. Population: 1 in 67 Red and Brown, 0 finer (5/24).
Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $100; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Eric P. Newman Collection (Heritage, 4/2013), lot 3991; The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part XI (Heritage, 1/2024), lot 4253.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2A2C, PCGS# 71287, Greysheet# 13480)

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