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1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1767a

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
Pure nickel
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$13,200
Sold
Grade
PR66
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1767a 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. It is magnetic, and USPatterns.com has records of eight examples, though whether they are truly pure nickel is not known. It is struck in pure nickel with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-6. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1981 and Taxay EP1293. Cataloged as PCGS #62221.

Rarity Notes

R-6 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-1767a; Pollock-1981; Taxay EP1293

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