1863 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-322

Coin Details

Auction Record

$10,638 PR63 07-26-2003 Heritage Auctions

Description

Judd-322, Pollock-374, is the final 1863 three-cent pattern variety. This proof striking completes the four-variety series that evaluated design options for the three-cent denomination. The eventual outcome of this experimentation was the creation of the nickel three-cent piece in 1865, which used a completely different design from the silver three-cent piece. While these 1863 patterns may not directly resemble the adopted Shield-type nickel three-cent design by James B. Longacre, they represent part of the developmental thinking that led to that denomination's creation.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-7. Approximately 5-10 specimens known. The scarcest variety may be J-321 or J-322.

Cross References

Judd-322; Pollock-374