1884 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1721
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
PCGS PR68 realized $14,100 (Heritage, 2016). NGC PR67 CAC realized $8,225 (Heritage, 2014).
Description
The 1884 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1721 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is Eastman Johnson's perforated design; USPatterns.com dates the designs to the 1870s and notes that the holes look hand cut and vary in size. About two dozen are known in nickel, on thin planchets of about 29 grains and thick ones of about 45 grains. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1929, Adams-Woodin 1704 and 1705 and Taxay EP1269. Cataloged as PCGS #62150.
Rarity Notes
R-6 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1721; Pollock-1929; Adams-Woodin 1704; Adams-Woodin 1705; Taxay EP1269
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