2 and 3 Cent US Patterns
J-1669

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1874-DATE,WITH POLLOCK & RB NUMBERS
Item Description: 3CN 1881 J-1669
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64 Brown
Owner: mania

Set Details

Custom Sets: 2 and 3 Cent US Patterns
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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 (1874-Date) & Pollock Numbers

Owner Comments:


1881 3C Liberty Head Three Cents
Judd-1669, Pollock-1870,
Rarity: High R.6, PR64 BN

Struck in copper with a plain edge.

Obverse: Three cent nickel pattern featuring the head on the obverse similar to that used on the adopted Liberty nickel of 1883.

Reverse: The reverse has a Roman numeral III in the center, surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn.

Comment: The surfaces are evenly mellowed brown over each side. The striking details are full throughout, and there are no obvious marks.

Provenance/ Appearance:
Heritage Aug 2011 Chicago / Lot #5291

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