1863 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-312
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $5,775
- Sold
- Grade
- PR63
- Auction house
- Superior Galleries
Description
The 1863 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-312 is a proof two-cent piece struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. It pairs a shield obverse with the motto GOD OUR TRUST and the reverse with strongly curved CENTS; Mint Director James Pollock sent two-cent patterns with this motto to Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase in December 1863. It is struck in bronze with a plain edge; USPatterns rates it R-4. Catalogued as Judd-312, Pollock-377, A/W 414, Taxay EP331. Cataloged as PCGS #60467.
Rarity Notes
R-4 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-312; Pollock-377; Adams-Woodin 414; Taxay EP331
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