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1868 Proof Dime Pattern - J-642

Strike Type

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$9,775
Sold
Grade
PR
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1868 Proof Dime Pattern - J-642 is a proof dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. Its obverse is the Seated Liberty die without a date, and its reverse carries the date below the denomination with a star above; USPatterns.com ties the design to plans for redeeming fractional currency. Two examples are confirmed in copper. It is struck in copper with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-714, Adams-Woodin 665 and Taxay EP536. Cataloged as PCGS #60860.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-642; Pollock-714; Adams-Woodin 665; Taxay EP536

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