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1885 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1744

Strike Type
1885 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1885
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$23,000
Sold
Grade
PR67
Auction house
Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 1885 Proof Dime Pattern - J-1744 is a proof dime pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It was struck from the regular 1885 dime 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 known. It is struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1956 and Adams-Woodin 1719. Cataloged as PCGS #62186.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1744; Pollock-1956; Adams-Woodin 1719

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