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1881 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1670

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

Price realized
$10,925
Sold
Grade
PR65
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1881 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1670 is a proof three-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. About 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-1871, Adams-Woodin 1653 and Taxay EP1214. Cataloged as PCGS #62066.

Rarity Notes

R-7 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1670; Pollock-1871; Adams-Woodin 1653; Taxay EP1214

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