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1863 Proof Dime Pattern - J-331

Strike Type
1863 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1863
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Civil War Patterns (1860-1865)
Designer
James Barton Longacre and other Mint engravers
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$11,400
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1863 Proof Dime Pattern - J-331 is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. It pairs a dateless Seated Liberty obverse with the reverse of the 1863 postage currency ten-cent pattern. USPatterns, citing David Cassel's tests, says the known examples are of standard coin nickel. It is struck in nickel with a reeded edge; USPatterns rates it R-7. Catalogued as Judd-331, Pollock-402. Cataloged as PCGS #60491.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-331; Pollock-402; listed as J-331b in earlier editions (PCGS 60493)

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