Click to enlargeJ1486/P1639

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.

Only 3 or 4 are believed to exist as follows: To view all available images, click here.

1) Stacks 8/76 ANA, Superior 10/92 as PCGS64RB, Superior 5/03 as PCGS64RB, Simpson-Heritage 1/22 FUN - PCGS65RB, illustrated above, click on the thumbnail image to enlarge.

2) B/R 11/79?, Heritage 4/24/98 Bullet as NGC62BN ?, B/M 11/98 raw, ANR 7/03, Heritage 11/03, Heritage 1/06 FUN, Heritage 10/25 - PCGS63RB

3) Bolt-Stacks 4/66, unknown intermediates, Heritage 10/01 - NGC63 gilt

Judd lists these in aluminum J1487 but these are not confirmed to exist.

Photo courtesy of American Numismatic Rarities.