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1884 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1723

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1884
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Eastman Johnson
Composition
White Metal
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$10,575
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1884 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1723 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. The single white metal example has a rim around the perforation. It is struck in white metal with a plain edge. USPatterns.com lists it as unique. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1931 and Taxay EP1271. Cataloged as PCGS #62152.

Rarity Notes

unique (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1723; Pollock-1931; Taxay EP1271

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