1863 Cent Pattern - J-299
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$2,300 PR66 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1863 Cent Pattern - J-299 is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $2,300 PR66 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions. Struck in bronze. Cataloged as PCGS #60453.
Rarity Notes
Rarity-6. Approximately 15-20 specimens known. Business-strike format makes attribution more challenging than proof versions.
Cross References
Judd-299; Pollock-351
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