1873 Two Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1873 Two Cent Patterns page groups the two-cent pieces dated 1873 in the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint from the regular dies, with the Closed 3 obverse, in copper (J-1258) and aluminum (J-1259). USPatterns.com reports that the Mint again struck complete sets from the regular dies of every denomination in copper and aluminum for sale to collectors. The Coinage Act of February 12, 1873 ended this denomination.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1873 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-1258
1873 Proof Two Cent Pattern - J-1259
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