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1885 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-1753

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
James Barton Longacre
Composition
Aluminum
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$37,375
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1885 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-1753 is a proof three-dollar pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It was struck from the regular 1885 three-dollar 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 reeded edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-8. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1966 and Adams-Woodin 1710. Cataloged as PCGS #62196.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1753; Pollock-1966; Adams-Woodin 1710

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