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1868 Proof Cent Pattern - J-610

Strike Type
1868 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1868
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$24,000
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Cent Pattern - J-610 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. This is the so-called 1868 large cent: the Braided Hair large cent design of 1840 to 1857, dated 1868 and made at the Mint for sale to collectors. USPatterns.com confirms at least seven examples in nickel. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-675 and Adams-Woodin 702. Cataloged as PCGS #60822.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-610; Pollock-675; Adams-Woodin 702

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