1868 Aluminum Pattern Dime PR J-646 Values

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1868 Aluminum Pattern Dime PR J-646 Values

Details

“1868” Dime. Obverse first used in 1863 for J-325 and related pieces.6 Research by David Cassel has revealed that these coins were struck in 1863 from a die erroneously dated 1868.

Obverse: Small shield at center with crossed arrows behind, wreath around most of perimeter. EXCHANGED FOR U.S. NOTES at border.

Reverse: Die as used on J-641 and related.

Basic Information

GSID:

13122

Coin Date:

1868

Denomination:

P10c / Pattern 10 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1868

Composition:

Aluminum

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Aluminum

Variety 2:

J-646

Rarity:

R-7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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