1863 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-309

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,025 PR 09-08-1999 Stack's

Description

Judd-309, Pollock-361, is a proof two-cent pattern featuring a further refined version of the shield obverse design. The progression from J-305 through J-318 documents one of the most thorough design development processes in 19th-century American numismatics, with fourteen distinct varieties produced to evaluate every aspect of the new denomination's appearance. This variety may feature a specific change to the motto wording, the arrangement of arrows and olive branches around the shield, or the style of the reverse wreath. The careful preservation of these developmental stages in pattern form provides numismatists with an unprecedented record of the design process.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 specimens known.

Cross References

Judd-309; Pollock-361