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1869 Proof Cent Pattern - J-670

Strike Type
1869 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1869
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$2,996
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1869 Proof Cent Pattern - J-670 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series. It was struck from the regular 1869 Indian Head cent dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1869 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets. Three or four are believed to exist. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-746 and Adams-Woodin 824. Cataloged as PCGS #60894.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-670; Pollock-746; Adams-Woodin 824

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