1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1768a
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1896 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1768a 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. Judd did not list it at first; a piece analysed in 1992 was 88.5% copper and 11.5% zinc, and USPatterns.com traces four. It is struck in brass with a plain edge. USPatterns.com rates it R-7. It is also catalogued as Pollock-1984. Cataloged as PCGS #62227.
Rarity Notes
R-7 (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-1768a; Pollock-1984
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