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1873 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1263

Strike Type
1873 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

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

Auction Record

Price realized
$14,950
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1873 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1263 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 1873 silver three-cent dies. USPatterns.com regards the 1873 copper and aluminum strikings from regular dies as pieces made for sale to collectors in complete sets, cent through double eagle. Three examples are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1405 and Adams-Woodin 1355. Cataloged as PCGS #61548.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1263; Pollock-1405; Adams-Woodin 1355

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