2 and 3 Cent US Patterns
J-615

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869
Item Description: 3CN 1868 J-615
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 2 and 3 Cent US Patterns
Liberty Coronet 5C Pattern Type Set
Uniformity – 1868 Low Denomination Currency
US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Patterns & Trial Coins (1864-1869)

Owner Comments:


1868 3C Three Cent Nickel
Judd-615, Pollock-680
Rarity: R.5, PR65

Struck in nickel with a plain edge

Obverse: Similar to the adopted 3CN design, but with smaller date and wider rim.

Reverse: Reverse has a large Roman numeral III (plain with no ribbing) in a agricultural wreath, similar to the $3 gold piece.

Comment:
Pleasing pewter-dove and clear gold patina over highly reflective surfaces. Sharply struck and very original, and devoid of contact. A lens locates infrequent tiny gray flecks.What a cool Pattern three cent nickel!

Provenance/ Appearance:
FROM THE SEATTLE COLLECTION Legends mar 2020 Auction # 37 / #130; Heritage Mar 2013 Dallas / Lot #4058; Heritage Nov 2012 Houston / Lot #4673 (passed)


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