1868 Proof Cent Pattern - J-611

Coin Details

Auction Record

$36,800 PR66 03-08-2005 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The seventh cent pattern variety for 1868, this proof piece is among the penultimate entries in the year's experimental cent series. J-611 may feature a compositional variant or distinctive die characteristic that warrants its separate catalog designation. The richness of the 1868 cent pattern series, with eight varieties compared to four in 1867, indicates either increased experimental activity or the identification of additional distinct varieties through later numismatic research. Each variety provides a unique window into the Mint's design development process during this transformative period.

Rarity Notes

R.6 to R.7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.

Cross References

Pollock-3647