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1872 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-1183

Strike Type
1872 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873)
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Copper
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1872 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-1183 is a proof two-cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. It was struck from the regular 1872 two-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. Pollock does not list it; two are recorded in the literature. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Adams-Woodin 1278. Cataloged as PCGS #61454.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1183; Adams-Woodin 1278

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