1863 Copper Pattern Dime PR BN J-331a Values

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1863 Copper Pattern Dime PR BN J-331a Values

Details

1863 Dime

Obverse: Regular Liberty Seated die but without date.

Reverse: Composed entirely of lettering with: POSTAGE CURRENCY above, ACT JULY 1862 below, with 10 CENTS 1863 at center.

Basic Information

GSID:

12527

Coin Date:

1863

Denomination:

P10c / Pattern 10 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1863

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-331a

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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