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1863 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-312a

Strike Type
1863 (P) Patterns coin

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$5,760
Sold
Grade
PR64BN
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1863 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-312a 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; USPatterns notes that the copper pieces may be restrikes. It is struck in copper with a plain edge; USPatterns rates it R-6. Catalogued as Judd-312a, Pollock-377, Taxay EP332. Cataloged as PCGS #60468.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-312a; Pollock-377; Taxay EP332

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