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1863 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-305var, Bronze

Strike Type

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
Copper
Edge
Plain

Description

This bronze variety of the Judd-305 Washington portrait two-cent pattern is struck in a different metallic composition than the standard J-305 issue. This two-cent design shows George Washington facing right with the motto GOD AND OUR COUNTRY, with a reverse on which CENTS is more strongly curved than on the adopted coin; USPatterns reports that tests have found copper, bronze and copper-iron pieces under J-305. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. Catalogued as Judd-305, Pollock-370. Cataloged as PCGS #1008702.

Cross References

Judd-305 (bronze variety); Pollock-370

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