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1868 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-652

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
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$16,100
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1868 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-652 is a proof dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 silver dollar 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 reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-725 and Adams-Woodin 660. Cataloged as PCGS #60870.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-652; Pollock-725; Adams-Woodin 660

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