1864 Cent Pattern - J-355
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$12,650 MS67 07-27-2003 Superior Galleries
Description
The 1864 Cent Pattern - J-355 is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Auction record: $12,650 MS67 07-27-2003 Superior Galleries. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60522.
Rarity Notes
Rarity-6. Approximately 15-20 specimens known.
Cross References
Judd-355; Pollock-426
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