1870 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-792
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$19,200 PR65+ 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1870 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-792 is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Standard Silver Patterns (1870) series. The obverse features a shield with a banner inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST — the first U.S. coin to bear this motto and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing 2 CENTS. 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: $19,200 PR65+ 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions. Struck in nickel, 23 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #61035.
Rarity Notes
R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.
Cross References
Judd-792, Pollock-884
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