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1870 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-794

Strike Type
1870 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1870
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Standard Silver Patterns (1870)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$3,760
Sold
Grade
PR62
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1870 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-794 is a proof three-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. It was struck from the regular 1870 nickel three-cent dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1870 off-metal strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle, rather than true die trials. About a half dozen are known in copper. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-881 and Adams-Woodin 1066. Cataloged as PCGS #61037.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-794; Pollock-881; Adams-Woodin 1066

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