1864 Cent Pattern - J-356a
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$1,763 MS62 07-27-2013 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1864 Cent Pattern - J-356a 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: $1,763 MS62 07-27-2013 Stack's Bowers. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #52299.
Rarity Notes
Rarity-7. Approximately 5-8 specimens known.
Cross References
Judd-356a; related to Judd-356 (Pollock-427)
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