1865 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-442

Coin Details

Description

The 1865 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-442 is a proof dollar 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. Struck in copper. Cataloged as PCGS #60628.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Cataloging history is complex, with specimens previously attributed to J-444A. PCGS CoinFacts lists the piece in RB (red-brown) finish.

Cross References

Judd-442; PCGS #70628; previously cataloged as Judd-444A in some references