1876 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1451a
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $9,600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR63BN
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1876 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1451a is a Judd listing for a proof three-cent pattern of the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. It is listed as a striking from the regular 1876 nickel three-cent dies. USPatterns.com reports that the single confirmed example was analyzed and proved to be an ordinary copper-nickel three-cent piece of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and that the number should be delisted. Judd lists it in copper with a plain edge. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1598. Cataloged as PCGS #61817.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1451a; Pollock-1598
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