1864 Cent Pattern - J-356b

Coin Details

Auction Record

$7,475 MS66 03-09-2004 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

Judd-356b is the second compositional variant of J-356, representing the third alloy tested with this die combination. This comprehensive three-metal approach to a single design indicates J-356 was considered one of the more promising 1864 cent configurations. The variant may be struck in aluminum, which was an exotic and expensive metal in 1864 but was being seriously evaluated for coinage applications at the Philadelphia Mint.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-7 to R-8. The rarest of the J-356 variants. Estimated 3-5 specimens known.

Cross References

Judd-356b; related to Judd-356 (Pollock-427)