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1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1767

Strike Type
1896 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1896
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Composition
Nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$6,325
Sold
Grade
PR64
Auction house
Stack's

Description

The 1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1767 is a proof cent pattern struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series. It is one of the 1896 experimental cent and five-cent pieces struck in several alloys; USPatterns.com notes that the alloys have never been studied closely. USPatterns.com describes the nickel alloys as including standard coin nickel and at least six kinds of German silver. It is struck in nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1982, Adams-Woodin 1737 and Taxay EP1294. Cataloged as PCGS #62220.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1767; Pollock-1982; Adams-Woodin 1737; Taxay EP1294

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