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1868 Proof Dime Pattern - J-648

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
Copper
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$5,170
Sold
Grade
PR65BN
Auction house
Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Dime Pattern - J-648 is a proof dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It combines the Braided Hair large cent obverse used from 1840 to 1857 with a ten-cent reverse. About two dozen are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-721, Adams-Woodin 670 and Taxay EP538. Cataloged as PCGS #60866.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-648; Pollock-721; Adams-Woodin 670; Taxay EP538

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