1863 Proof Dime Pattern - J-331b

Coin Details

Auction Record

$3,565 PR64 01-08-2000 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1863 Proof Dime Pattern - J-331b is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $3,565 PR64 01-08-2000 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60493.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-7 to R-8. Approximately 3-5 specimens known.

Cross References

Judd-331b; related to Judd-331 (Pollock-383)