1864 Cent Pattern - J-355b
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$4,600 MS65 12-04-2003 Bowers & Merena
Description
Judd-355b is a compositional variant of J-355, struck on a planchet of different metallic content. The "b" suffix indicates the second alternative composition for this die combination, aluminum or another experimental alloy. The existence of multiple compositions for a single business-strike die pair demonstrates the thoroughness of the 1864 testing program. Each variant provided data on how the dies performed in different metals under normal production-speed striking conditions. Cataloged as PCGS #70522.
Rarity Notes
Rarity-7. Scarcer than the standard J-355. Approximately 5-8 specimens known.
Cross References
Judd-355b; related to Judd-355 (Pollock-426)
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