1865 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-440

Coin Details

Auction Record

$32,775 MS-65 02-24-2003 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 1865 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-440 is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $32,775 MS-65 02-24-2003 Goldberg Auctioneers. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60625.

Rarity Notes

Delisted from current editions of the Judd catalog. The coin formerly assigned this number has been reclassified. Historical references to J-440 should be interpreted with caution.

Cross References

Judd-440 (delisted); see Judd-441 through J-444a for active 1865 three-dollar patterns