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Offline Larry

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1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
« on: September 08, 2009, 05:02:49 AM »
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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Re: You may not recognize this pattern. ; )
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2009, 05:08:03 AM »
Larry,
  That's one very cool off-metal strike that you've got there.

Aidan.
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Re: You may not recognize this pattern. ; )
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2009, 04:09:11 PM »
Off metal, Aidan?  What are you talking about?

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Re: 1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2009, 04:25:35 PM »
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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Re: 1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2009, 04:25:50 PM »
WOW Larry..........she sure is beautiful
looking foward to more images.


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Re: 1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2009, 04:28:32 PM »
Stefanie,
  The 3 Cents is both silver & cupro-nickel coins.The obverse looks like that of the gold $5 coin.

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Re: 1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2009, 04:46:18 PM »
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?
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This is 'Pop.1'
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2009, 04:47:05 PM »
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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Re: 1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2009, 05:01:38 PM »
Larry,
I love it :P..........and a green bean to boot ;D


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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1863 Bronze Three Cent Pattern Restrike by U.S. Mint.
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2009, 06:12:36 PM »
Quote from: Larry on September 08, 2009, 04:46:18 PM
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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