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1886 Type 1 Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 17,654,290 Combined mintage for all 1886 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-371 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1886:
- 1886 Type 2 Proof · Type 2
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The 1886 Type 1 proof was struck from dies with the Type 1 feather alignment. The proof format shows the feather position clearly, making type attribution unambiguous. Proof mintage for 1886 is approximately 4,290 across both types. The Type 1 proof is the scarcer of the two proof varieties and carries a premium reflecting both the proof scarcity and the Type 1 designation.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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