1885 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1739
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $21,600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1885 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1739 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It was struck from the regular 1885 Indian Head cent dies. USPatterns.com believes the aluminum strikings from the regular dies of this year were made for sale to collectors in complete sets, the last year such sets are known. Two are believed known. It is struck in aluminum with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1952. Cataloged as PCGS #62180.
Rarity Notes
R-8 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1739; Pollock-1952
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