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Judd-356C (Billon)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
Billon (Copper - silver alloy) 1C 1864 J-356 SIMPSON |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 65 RB |
| Owner: |
All That Glitters |
Owner Comments:
Trial strike in billon (copper - silver alloy). Struck from the dies for the regular issue 1864 No L Indian cent in billon with a plain edge. Much experimentation was conducted on various alloys in 1864, and a great deal has still to be learned about these pieces, their composition, thickness, and weight. This is one of the few pattern pieces struck in business strike format, rather than as a proof. The surfaces are bright with fiery red luster and just a trace of mellowing. The strike is absolutely full on each side with complete feather tips, full detail on the shield and wreath. A lovely example of this seldom-seen pattern.