1872 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1186
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $11,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1872 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1186 is a proof three-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1872 nickel three-cent dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1872 copper and aluminum strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle. Two examples are confirmed in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1326 and Adams-Woodin 1277. Cataloged as PCGS #61457.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1186; Pollock-1326; Adams-Woodin 1277
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