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1868 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-650

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
Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$3,840
Sold
Grade
PR63
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-650 is a proof quarter pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 quarter 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-723 and Adams-Woodin 662. Cataloged as PCGS #60868.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-650; Pollock-723; Adams-Woodin 662

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