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1864 Cent Pattern - J-354

Strike Type
1864 Cent Pattern - J-354

Coin Details

Year
1864
Denomination
Patterns
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Civil War Patterns (1860-1865)
Designer
James Barton Longacre and other Mint engravers
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$14,400 MS67 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1864 Cent Pattern - J-354 is 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. Auction record: $14,400 MS67 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #535220.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-6. Approximately 15-20 specimens known.

Cross References

Judd-354; Pollock-424

External References

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