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1881 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1665

Strike Type
1881 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1881
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

PR64 Cameo NGC realized $4,888 at Heritage Auctions, January 2009 FUN sale.

Description

The 1881 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1665 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It uses Charles E. Barber's Liberty head, the obverse later used on the five-cent piece from 1883 to 1913, and belongs to the 1881 three-piece set of cent, three-cent and five-cent patterns. Probably two dozen are known in nickel. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1865, Adams-Woodin 1654 and Taxay EP1209. Cataloged as PCGS #62061.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1665; Pollock-1865; Adams-Woodin 1654; Taxay EP1209

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