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1868 Proof Cent Pattern - J-612

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
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$10,350
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Cent Pattern - J-612 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 Indian Head cent dies. According to USPatterns.com, the Mint struck its 1868 aluminum pieces from regular dies to show how well the metal coined and sold them to collectors in cased sets. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-677 and Adams-Woodin 697. Cataloged as PCGS #60824.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-612; Pollock-677; Adams-Woodin 697

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