1858 Proof Pattern Copper-Nickel Cent. Dies by James B. Longacre.CNG Feature Auction 117 United States, Cupro-Nickel Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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1858 Proof Pattern Copper-Nickel Cent. Dies by James B. Longacre. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, head of a native American left, wearing feather headdress inscribed LIBERTY; 1858 below / ONE/ CENT within wreath of corn, wheat, cotton, and tobacco leaves. Edge: plain. Judd 213; Pollock 252. In NGC encapsulation 5938151-004, graded PF 61.
The most notable change between this coin and the previous is the dramatically different reverse wreath design. This attractive “agricultural” wreath cluttered the reverse a bit and was not adopted for normal coinage. |