1873 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-1258
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Description
The 1873 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-1258 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 1873 two-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. It is struck from the Closed 3 obverse die; two examples are noted in copper, one of them on a thick planchet ex Farouk. It is struck in copper with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1399 and Adams-Woodin 1358. Cataloged as PCGS #61543.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1258; Pollock-1399; Adams-Woodin 1358
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