1863 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-335

Coin Details

Auction Record

$10,925 PR66 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1863 Proof Quarter Pattern - J-335 is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $10,925 PR66 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60497.

Rarity Notes

Rarity-6 to R-7. Approximately 10-15 specimens known. Quarter motto patterns bridge the 1861 half dollar experiments and the 1866 adopted design.

Cross References

Judd-335; Pollock-387; With Motto series