1868 Copper Pattern Cent PR RB J-611 Values

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1868 Copper Pattern Cent PR RB J-611 Values

Details

1868 Large Copper Cent. The copper striking is one of America’s great postdated rarities, made after the regular series ended.

Obverse: Die of the design of a large copper cent (1853 to 1857) but dated 1868.

Reverse: Regular large cent die of the 1843 to 1857 type.

Basic Information

GSID:

13139

Coin Date:

1868

Denomination:

P1c / Pattern Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1868

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-611

Rarity:

R-L7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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