1868 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-617
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Description
The 1868 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-617 is a proof three-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. Its obverse is the nickel three-cent Liberty head set into a cent-size die, which leaves an unusually wide border, and its reverse shows a plain Roman numeral III inside an agricultural wreath. USPatterns.com has not confirmed that an aluminum example exists. Judd lists it in aluminum with a plain edge. It is also catalogued as Pollock-683, Adams-Woodin 690 and Taxay EP515. Cataloged as PCGS #60830.
Rarity Notes
Existence unconfirmed (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-617; Pollock-683; Adams-Woodin 690; Taxay EP515
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