1858 Proof Pattern Copper-Nickel Cent. Dies by James B. Longacre.CNG Feature Auction 117 United States, Cupro-Nickel Sold For $ 1 300. 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 laurel wreath with clusters of five leaves. Edge: plain. Judd 208; Pollock 253. In NGC encapsulation 5938151-005, graded PF 63.
This reverse design is similar to the one adopted for 1859. The wreath and “ONE CENT” are higher than what was eventually used for circulation coinage. |