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1870 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-791

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
Aluminum
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1870 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-791 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. At least two aluminum examples are confirmed, and a third may exist. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-877 and Adams-Woodin 1070. Cataloged as PCGS #61034.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-791; Pollock-877; Adams-Woodin 1070

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