Click to enlargeJ1253/P1395

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

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

Copper J1253/P1395 with only 2 confirmed:

1) an example graded PCGS61RB on PCGS.com/CoinFacts

2) Bolt-Stacks 4/66, Superior 2/72, Bass-B/M 5/99, Superior 7/03 as NGC63, Simpson-Heritage 2/21 - PCGS64 gilt

Aluminum J1254/P1396 with 2 believed to have been struck as for all of the other gold denominations but we can only account for:

1) Merkin 9/70, Ruby-Superior 2/74, Crouch-Superior 6/77, Paramount Auction 79, Superior Auction 89 - PCGS64

Photo is the former Bass Foundation gilt example colored up and is courtesy of Superior.