The ONLY Proof Ike Dollar Mated Pair On A Dime & Nickel Planchet NGC PF65 UNIQUE
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1866 .05c Pattern J-471, PCGS PR64 R.8 (Simpson Collection)
US $13,650
Grade
PR 64
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PCGS
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
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The 1866 Pattern Half Cent (J-471) is an extraordinary relic of post–Civil War experimentation at the United States Mint, struck during a period when America was redefining its coinage system in the aftermath of the Civil War. Patterns of this era reflect the Mint’s exploration of new denominations, compositions, and designs that ultimately were never adopted for regular production, making them among the most fascinating and important artifacts in all of U.S. numismatics.
Certified PCGS PR64BN, this example is a richly preserved Proof striking with deep brown copper surfaces, strong detail, and crisp definition throughout the design. The coin displays the kind of originality and smooth, problem-free fields that are highly valued in early copper patterns, where many survivors have been impaired over time. Its eye appeal and technical quality make it an exceptional representative of this experimental issue.
Listed as an R-8 rarity, this pattern is believed to survive in only a handful of examples, placing it among the most elusive small-denomination pattern issues of the era. Pedigreed to the Simpson Collection, this very coin realized $13,200 at Heritage Auctions in August 2021, underscoring both its desirability and its place within advanced pattern collecting. Combining extreme rarity, historical significance, and documented auction record, this 1866 pattern represents a remarkable piece of American numismatic experimentation—history you can hold.
The 1866 Pattern Half Cent (J-471) is an extraordinary relic of post–Civil War experimentation at the United States Mint, struck during a period when America was redefining its coinage system in the aftermath of the Civil War. Patterns of this era reflect the Mint’s exploration of new denominations, compositions, and designs that ultimately were never adopted for regular production, making them among the most fascinating and important artifacts in all of U.S. numismatics.
Certified PCGS PR64BN, this example is a richly preserved Proof striking with deep brown copper surfaces, strong detail, and crisp definition throughout the design. The coin displays the kind of originality and smooth, problem-free fields that are highly valued in early copper patterns, where many survivors have been impaired over time. Its eye appeal and technical quality make it an exceptional representative of this experimental issue.
Listed as an R-8 rarity, this pattern is believed to survive in only a handful of examples, placing it among the most elusive small-denomination pattern issues of the era. Pedigreed to the Simpson Collection, this very coin realized $13,200 at Heritage Auctions in August 2021, underscoring both its desirability and its place within advanced pattern collecting. Combining extreme rarity, historical significance, and documented auction record, this 1866 pattern represents a remarkable piece of American numismatic experimentation—history you can hold.
