1869 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-680

Coin Details

Auction Record

$5,520 PR63BN 04-29-2018 Heritage Auctions

Description

This proof three-cent pattern advances the 1869 experimental series into its later phase. J-680 features design elements consistent with the established Liberty Head framework while incorporating the specific variations that earned it a separate Judd catalog number. The consistency of the three-cent pattern program across four years of Reconstruction-era production created a comprehensive design archive for a denomination that was still relatively new and potentially subject to modification.

Rarity Notes

R.6 to R.7. Estimated 10-15 examples known.

Cross References

Pollock-3716