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1870 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-790

Strike Type

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

Description

The 1870 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-790 is a proof two-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. It was struck from the regular 1870 two-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. Pollock delisted the copper striking; the literature records two examples, from the Brenner 1914 exhibit and the Newcomer collection. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Adams-Woodin 1069. Cataloged as PCGS #61033.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-790; Adams-Woodin 1069

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