1877 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1496

Coin Details

Auction Record

$17,250 (PR) 07-30-2003 Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1877 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1496 is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. The obverse features experimental designs including the famous Stella ($4 gold piece) featuring Liberty with flowing hair or coiled hair and the reverse displays a five-pointed star containing the denomination FOUR DOL.. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $17,250 (PR) 07-30-2003 Bowers & Merena. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #61831.

Rarity Notes

R-6 to R-7 (Very Rare to Extremely Rare). Most pattern issues from this period survive in very limited numbers.

Cross References

Judd J-1496, Pollock P-1641