1865 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-444

Coin Details

Auction Record

$16,100 PR60 01-01-2009 Stack's

Description

The 1865 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-444 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: $16,100 PR60 01-01-2009 Stack's. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60630.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Only a handful of specimens exist. The nickel composition adds to the already extreme rarity of three-dollar off-metal patterns.

Cross References

Judd-444