1870 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-796

Coin Details

Auction Record

$23,000 PR66 05-01-2009 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1870 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-796 is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. The obverse features experimental designs for a proposed "Standard Silver Dollar" of reduced weight and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $23,000 PR66 05-01-2009 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #61039.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-796, Pollock-888