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1868 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-638

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
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$6,613
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-638 is a proof half dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 half dime dies. It has the high date and a plain edge, on thick and thin planchets; about 20 are known, and USPatterns.com suggests they may be mint errors from a plain-edge collar. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-710 and Adams-Woodin 673 and 674. Cataloged as PCGS #60856.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-638; Pollock-710; Adams-Woodin 673; Adams-Woodin 674

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