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1872 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1186

Strike Type
1872 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1186

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Composition
Other

Auction Record

$11,000 PR66 08-15-2004 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The copper companion to J-1185, this three-cent pattern renders the Liberty Head and III design in warm base metal. With only four three-cent varieties for 1872 compared to five in 1871, the denomination received less attention as the pattern program's resources increasingly concentrated on the pivotal dollar denomination. The piece nonetheless maintains the high standard of proof execution that characterized all Trade Dollar era patterns.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Judd-1186, Pollock-1322

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