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1868 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-621

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
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$4,600
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1868 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-621 is a proof three-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 nickel three-cent 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 plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-690 and Adams-Woodin 687. Cataloged as PCGS #60838.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-621; Pollock-690; Adams-Woodin 687

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