1871 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1046
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$30 NGC Genuine 10-12-2022 eBay
Description
The copper striking of the Liberty Head obverse and Roman numeral III reverse design used for J-1045, this three-cent pattern provides the standard baseline comparison for the series. Copper's warm tones and softer striking characteristics gave the Liberty Head portrait a distinctly different character than the silvery standard silver version, highlighting how dramatically metal choice influenced a coin's visual identity even when the dies remained identical.
Rarity Notes
R-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 examples estimated.
Cross References
Judd-1046, Pollock-1181
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