1874 Proof Cent Die Trial - J-1346a
Strike TypeCoin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $10,800
- Sold
- Grade
- PR64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
A proof die trial of the 1874 Indian Head cent, cataloged as Judd-1346a. This piece is the die trial variant of J-1346, the regular 1874 proof cent pattern. By 1874, the Indian Head cent was fifteen years into its long production run and the Mint's engraving department had refined the die preparation process to a high degree of consistency. The 1874 proof cent had a mintage of approximately 700 pieces, continuing the relatively low proof production that characterized the early-to-mid 1870s. The Indian Head cent's design, with its detailed headdress and wreath, demanded particularly sharp dies to achieve the crisp definition expected in proof format. Reference data: struck in nickel with a plain edge. Catalogued as Pollock-1491.
Cross References
Judd-1346a; Pollock-1491
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