Whitman Expo
1863 Copper Pattern Cent PR RB J-299a Values
Details
1863 Cent. Struck from regular dies. J-299 is a transitional issue usually seen with dies oriented medal-turn. Some thick planchet pieces exist and were struck for an unknown reason. Most examples of J-299 were issued with a bronzed finish of chocolate brown hue; all but one known piece are aligned medal-turn. Die varieties exist for J-299.
Basic Information
GSID:
373933
Coin Date:
1863
Denomination:
P1c / Pattern Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1863
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-299a
Rarity:
R-3
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
