View All 1868 Dollar Patterns

1868 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-653

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
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$10,925
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Gold Dollar Pattern - J-653 is a proof gold dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 gold 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-726 and Adams-Woodin 659. Cataloged as PCGS #60871.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-653; Pollock-726; Adams-Woodin 659

External References

Error Varieties

No listings found

This category doesn't have any child listings yet.

Other Strike Types in This Series

Collector Essentials

Tools and references for building and protecting your coin collection.

As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.