1863 Copper-Nickel Pattern Cent PR J-302 Values

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1863 Copper-Nickel Pattern Cent PR J-302 Values

Details

1863 Cent. Struck for purposes unknown and at a later time using a Proof reverse die used to strike regular Proof 1869 and 1870 cents.

Obverse: Die of later 1864 type with L on ribbon.

Reverse: Regular die of the year.

Basic Information

GSID:

12543

Coin Date:

1863

Denomination:

P1c / Pattern Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1863

Composition:

Copper-Nickel

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper-Nickel

Variety 2:

J-302

Rarity:

R-7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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