Click to enlargeJ1249/P1391

Although these are described as regular die trial pieces in the standard references, it is more likely they were deliberately struck for sale to collectors as part of complete off-metal sets.

Examples were struck as follows: To view all available images, click here.

Copper J1248/P1390 with only 2 confirmed as follows:

1) Simpson-Heritage 1/22 FUN, Heritage 7/22 - PCGS67RB

2) Farouk?, Paramount 11/66 Rare Coin List #3?, B/M 6/91 retoned, Superior 2/92, B/M 1/97, Stacks 10/97, ANR 6/06, Goldberg 9/06, Superior 1/07, Stacks 9/07, Heritage 1/11 FUN - NGC64BN

Aluminum J1249/P1391 with only the following coin confirmed.

1) NERCA 7/79 ANA, Hughes 12/79, J.E. Drew-B/M 3/96, ANR 7/05, Goldberg 2/06, Superior 8/06, Stacks 1/08, B/M 8/09 ANA, Simpson-Heritage 4/21, Heritage 8/21, Heritage 8/22 - PCGS63, illustrated above, click on the thumbnail to enlarge

Photo courtesy of American Numismatic Rarities.