1869 Proof Dime Pattern - J-716a

Coin Details

Auction Record

$8,625 PR64 07-26-2003 Heritage Auctions

Description

A compositional variant of J-716, struck on an alternative planchet as indicated by the "a" suffix. Testing a near-final design concept on different metals provides information about how the most promising designs would perform across various compositions. This variant was struck in copper, aluminum, or a modified silver alloy, offering a comparison with the standard silver version and informing decisions about potential compositional changes for the dime.

Rarity Notes

R.7 to R.8. Very rare, approximately 4-7 examples known.

Cross References

Pollock-3752a