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Judd-112 Original |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Silver-copper alloy 3CS 1849 J-112 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 |
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Owner Comments
The obverse design is the same that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1849 Seated Liberty Half Dimes . The reverse design is simplicity itself with a Roman numeral III for the denomination set in an open field. Struck in a silver-copper alloy (60% silver, 40% copper) with a reeded edge. This is a handsome piece with original olive-rose patina adorning both sides. Sharply struck and nicely preserved with no blemishes of note.
The year 1849 represents the first in which the federal government put forth the idea of striking a Three-Cent piece. The first regular issue coins of this denomination, however, were not forthcoming until 1851.
Tied for finest known.
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| Slot: |
Judd-140 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER-NICKEL G$1 1852 J-140 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 |
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Owner Comments
Judd-140; Pollock-167. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. Rarity Low 7 (less than 12 existent). An annular pattern with a large central perforation, allowing the gold dollar diameter to be larger than otherwise possible, was seen as a potential solution to the problem of easily losing the small-sized gold dollar. The annular format however limits what can be done with the devices. The Judd-140 obverse features only USA above the hole and the date below. The reverse features a series of laurel sprigs amidst concentric die lines. As is typical for the half dollar and dollar annular patterns Judd-135 through Judd-140a, no denomination is stated. A fairly crude, hastily made set of dies to test the annular concept. A sharply struck and unabraded near-Gem. Primarily chestnut-brown, though glimpses of gunmetal-gray emerge throughout. The perforation has an uneven wire rim on the date side. The left-side reverse exhibits a narrow rim.
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| Slot: |
Judd-147 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper G$1 1852 J-147 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 RB |
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Owner Comments
An annular pattern with a large central perforation, which would have allowed a larger diameter gold dollar. The annular format limits the devices to a wreath and scrollwork. Gold dollars were vital to commerce in 1852, since silver coins were worth more than face value and did not circulate. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Attractively toned in cherry-red and apple-green. Flawless aside from light mint-made roller marks on the reverse near 4 o'clock. CAC stickered.
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| Slot: |
Judd-147 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper G$1 1852 J-147 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Red Brown |
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Owner Comments
An annular pattern with a large central perforation, which would have made the gold dollar diameter larger than would otherwise be possible. The annular format limits the devices to a wreath and scrollwork. Struck in copper with a plain edge. The dies were heavily polished, which resulted in nicely reflective fields on the ring. Little of the original red remains, with most of the surfaces toned a bright blue. CAC stickered.
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Judd-151 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1853 J-151 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 |
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Owner Comments
Judd-151; Pollock-178. Struck in copper-nickel alloy with a reeded edge. Rarity Low 6 (less than 30 existent). A small cent design which marries the regular production die for the 1853 Quarter Eagle on the obverse, with a reverse featuring a central ONE / CENT surrounded by a laurel wreath. Rich silver-gray throughout with whispers of pale golden iridescence across the frosty motifs and reflective fields. Flashy and intricately struck. Widely scattered light carbon which does not overly distract.
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| Slot: |
Judd-160 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper or bronze 1C 1854 J-160 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 BN |
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Owner Comments
The obverse is similar to that used on regular issue 1854 cents, except there are no stars. The denomination is centered on the reverse within a laurel wreath, and the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the periphery. Struck in copper or bronze with a plain edge. Fully struck throughout, the obverse fields are deeply reflective with less of a mirror-like finish on the reverse. The surfaces are a pleasing reddish-brown with a hint of original red at the top of the reverse.
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Judd-161 (Mint error - obverse struck-through) |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 ERROR |
| Item Description: |
BRONZE OBV 1854 1C J-161 STRUCK THRU OBSTRUCTION |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 63 RB |
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Owner Comments
Judd-161; Pollock-187. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. Rarity 4. The design is similar to that of contemporary large cents except the diameter is closer to that of a quarter, there are no stars on the obverse, and the wreath is proportionately smaller. A small obverse strike through can be found near the rim at 4 o'clock. Pink-gold in color with original mint luster not usually seen on the J-161 pieces.
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| Slot: |
Judd-192 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1858 J-192 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 |
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Owner Comments
The obverse is the same as the familiar Small Letters 1858 cent. The reverse generally resembles the 1860 regular issue reverse but there is no shield at the top and the oak wreath is closed. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. A fully struck and flashy Premium Gem which exhibits lovely multi-color orange-gold, olive-green, and rose-red patina.
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| Slot: |
Judd-193 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper-nickel 1C 1858 J-193 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 |
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Owner Comments
The obverse features the same design that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1858 Flying Eagle cents of the Small Letters hub variety. On the reverse, an oak wreath surrounds the denomination ONE CENT with a broad ornamental shield at the top. An olive sprig and bundle of three arrows are bound at the base of the wreath. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. Faint striations (as made) in the reverse field and a complete ribbon where it joins the branch of the olive stem confirm that this is a Snow Die Stage A example. According to researcher/author Rick Snow in the 2001 book "The Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide", 2nd Edition, Volume I: 1856-1858, approximately 50 examples of Judd-193/Pollock-236 were struck in Die Stages A and B to constitute the first striking period for the type. Examples were distributed to contemporary collectors as part of 12-piece proof sets of pattern cents. A particularly flashy survivor, the reverse field is especially well mirrored around both the denomination ONE CENT and the wreath. Overall smooth, tan-rose surfaces reveal just a few stray carbon flecks to the obverse. The quality and appeal of this piece is superior to that typically seen in surviving examples of the Judd-193 type.
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Judd-198 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1858 J-198 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
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Owner Comments
Rarity Low 6 (less than 30 existent). Struck in copper-nickel. The obverse design is the same that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1858 Flying Eagle cents of the Large Letters type. On the reverse, the denomination ONE CENT is surrounded by an oak wreath with a broad ornamental shield at the top. An olive sprig and group of three arrows is bound at the base of the wreath. Attractively toned in light, even, tan-rose patina, more direct angles also call forth subtle undertones of emerald green and magenta iridescence. Satin to semi-reflective surfaces are fully struck with extremely sharp definition over even the most trivial elements of the design. An extremely beautiful specimen.
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| Slot: |
Judd-203 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper-nickel 1C 1858 J-203 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 |
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Owner Comments
The obverse has a hook-necked eagle flying left with tall wings. The reverse has the denomination within an oak wreath with an olive sprig and a group of three arrows are wrapped into the bottom of the wreath. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. The fields are nicely reflective and each side is golden-tan with a speckling of small spots
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| Slot: |
Judd-228 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper-nickel 1C 1859 J-228 |
| Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
The popular transitional Indian cent pattern that displays the shield reverse of 1859. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. A satiny and virtually unabraded Gem with only inconsequential carbon.
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| Slot: |
Judd-236 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
COPPER 50C 1859 J-236 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
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Owner Comments
Judd-236; Pollock-283. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Rarity 5. "Perfect ribbon" variety. Paquet's obverse design features a left-facing Liberty, seated, holding a fasces with her right hand and a shield with her left. Thirteen small stars surround the periphery with the date, 1859, at the bottom. Arrows and olive branches lie at the base of the shield. The 1 and 8 in the date show re-cutting. The reverse, also designed by Paquet, features a slightly disproportionate sized eagle, with wings spread, holding three slender arrows in its left claw and an olive sprig with its right. The scroll held in the eagle's beak reads E PLURIBUS UNUM with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA occupying the upper periphery and HALF DOLLAR the lower. The surfaces are a deep brown color with multi-color highlights including gold, blue, yellow, and magenta.
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| Slot: |
Judd-242 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
Copper 50C 1859 J-242 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Brown |
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Owner Comments
The Longacre "french Liberty Head" design for the half dollar that features a bust of Liberty facing right, draped with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY with a wide wreath of oak and vine on her head. The reverse has the denomination 50 CENTS within a wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat, and oak. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Sharply struck and impressively preserved with unmarked, medium brown surfaces.
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| Slot: |
Judd-242 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1859 J-242 ELIASBERG |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 RB |
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Owner Comments
Judd-242; Pollock-298. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Rarity 5. Most of each side is covered in deep blue patina but deep cherry-red luster still surrounds the devices. Deeply mirrored fields.
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