1864 Cent Pattern - J-353
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$2,875 MS65 01-12-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1864 Cent Pattern - J-353 is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $2,875 MS65 01-12-2005 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #70520.
Rarity Notes
Rarity-6. Approximately 15-20 specimens known. Business strikes of 1864 cent patterns exist alongside proof versions.
Cross References
Judd-353; Pollock-423
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