1863 Copper Pattern Cent MS RB J-299 Values

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1863 Copper Pattern Cent MS RB J-299 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:

12495

Coin Date:

1863

Denomination:

P1c / Pattern Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1863

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-299

Rarity:

R-3

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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