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1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
by Larry on 08 Sep, 2009 05:02
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This is the obverse of the Finest Known example of a rare pattern. With only about 36 graded, it is currently Pop. 1. I'll add more images later, but first I post this for enthusiasts of Braided Hair large cents, my first love among U.S. coins. I think you will like its reverse as well. ; ) 
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Reply #1
by BCNumismatics on 08 Sep, 2009 05:08
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Larry,
That's one very cool off-metal strike that you've got there.
Aidan.
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Reply #2
by Larry on 08 Sep, 2009 16:09
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Off metal, Aidan? What are you talking about?
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Reply #3
by BCNumismatics on 08 Sep, 2009 16:25
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Larry, This looks like it has been struck on either copper or bronze.That is why it is an off-metal strike. If this was the currency coin,then it would be a gold coin. Have a look at www.uspatterns.com . Aidan.
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Reply #4
by coinsarefun on 08 Sep, 2009 16:25
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WOW Larry..........she sure is beautiful
looking foward to more images.
Stefanie
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Reply #5
by BCNumismatics on 08 Sep, 2009 16:28
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Stefanie,
The 3 Cents is both silver & cupro-nickel coins.The obverse looks like that of the gold $5 coin.
Aidan.
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Reply #6
by Larry on 08 Sep, 2009 16:46
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Aidan... There is some good information here, and I am familiar with this pattern site. While the article relates that some pieces were struck in aluminum, "on both thick and thin planchets," I see no indication of this trial pattern being struck in gold, ever. Not for a three cent piece. http://uspatterns.com/j319p384.htmlWhere did you get your information about gold?
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Reply #7
by Larry on 08 Sep, 2009 16:47
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It was amazing how I happened to obtain this example. I joined the ANA and on my first visit to their website, I saw an image labeled "Virtual Bourse." So I clicked on it and an ad came up. It was for a dealer. I did not realize it, but there were many dealers listed below, albeit with smaller ads with links to their sites. But I could only see the top one. So I clicked on the dealer's ad photo and found his Coppers. When I saw this pattern, I fell in love instantly. It cost me as much as a car, but is now worth as much as a house.  This is the Finest Known example of its very limited type. 
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Reply #8
by coinsarefun on 08 Sep, 2009 17:01
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Larry, I love it  ..........and a green bean to boot  I have always loved patterns and have been struggling on as to sell some of my collection to start collecting patterns or Early Colonials. Its has been a very hard decision so here I am 2 years later still deciding  btw.............congrat's on the top pop!
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Reply #9
by BCNumismatics on 08 Sep, 2009 18:12
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Aidan...
There is some good information here, and I am familiar with this pattern site.
While the article relates that some pieces were struck in aluminum, "on both
thick and thin planchets," I see no indication of this trial pattern being struck in gold, ever.
Not for a three cent piece.
http://uspatterns.com/j319p384.html
Where did you get your information about gold?
Larry, I was referring to the gold $5 coin,which this obverse portrait appears on. I never said that there were pattern 3 Cents struck in gold. Aidan.
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