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1881 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1667

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
Aluminum
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

PR65 Cameo PCGS CAC offered by APMEX.

Description

The 1881 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1667 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. More than half a dozen are known in aluminum. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1867, Adams-Woodin 1656 and Taxay EP1211. Cataloged as PCGS #62063.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1667; Pollock-1867; Adams-Woodin 1656; Taxay EP1211

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