1863 Proof Dime Pattern - J-327

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,600 PR65 03-01-1980 Bowers & Ruddy

Description

Judd-327, Pollock-379, is another proof dime pattern from the extensive 1863 series, featuring a distinct die combination from preceding varieties. This piece contributes to the comprehensive record of dime design experimentation during the Civil War years. The Philadelphia Mint's Engraving Department under James B. Longacre prepared numerous die pairs during 1863, each testing specific modifications to the dime's obverse and reverse designs. The urgency of the small-change crisis drove an unusually prolific period of pattern production at the Philadelphia Mint.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-7. Approximately 5-10 specimens known.

Cross References

Judd-327; Pollock-379