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1868 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-614

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
$13,800
Sold
Grade
GEM PR
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1868 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-614 is a proof two-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1868 two-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-679 and Adams-Woodin 696. Cataloged as PCGS #60826.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-614; Pollock-679; Adams-Woodin 696

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