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1866 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-460

Strike Type
1866 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1866
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$7,475
Sold
Grade
PR55
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1866 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-460 is a proof nickel three-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1866 nickel three-cent dies, so its design matches the regular coin; only the metal differs. Judd lists it in copper with a plain edge, and USPatterns.com rates it R-8. Judd classes it as a die trial, a strike from regular dies in a metal other than the coin's own. USPatterns.com thinks it was struck for a collector and that it may be unique. It is catalogued as Judd-460, Pollock-534, Adams-Woodin 594. Cataloged as PCGS #60655.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-460; Pollock-534; Adams-Woodin 594

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