1863 Proof Dime Pattern - J-331b

Coin Details

Auction Record

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

Description

Judd-331b is the second compositional variant of J-331, providing another alloy option for this heavily tested die combination. The four-metal approach to J-331 was designed to evaluate which composition would best serve the dime denomination if silver continued to be hoarded. The question of whether small silver coins should be replaced with base-metal alternatives was actively debated during 1863, and patterns like J-331b provided tangible evidence for these discussions.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

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