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1861 P$2 Silver, J-281 PR

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1861 P$2 Silver, J-281 PR
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1861 $2.50. Trial piece struck from regular dies. Silver examples now conisdered to be a mint error struck on dime planchet.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12456
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Silver
Variety 2: J-281
Coin Date: 1861
Denomination: P$2
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1861
Composition: Silver
Rarity: 8
PCGS #: 12112
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1861 P$2 Silver, J-281 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR63 CAC $26,000 $1,234
PR63 - $21,500 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234

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