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| Judd-112 Original |
United States
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Silver-copper alloy 3CS 1849 J-112
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PCGS PF 63
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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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| Judd-140 |
United States
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COPPER-NICKEL G$1 1852 J-140
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NGC PF 64
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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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| Judd-147 |
United States
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Copper G$1 1852 J-147
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NGC PF 66 RB
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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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| Judd-147 |
United States
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Copper G$1 1852 J-147
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PCGS PF 65 Red Brown
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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 |
United States
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COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1853 J-151
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NGC PF 64
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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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| Judd-160 |
United States
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Copper or bronze 1C 1854 J-160
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NGC PF 65 BN
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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) |
United States
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BRONZE OBV 1854 1C J-161 STRUCK THRU OBSTRUCTION
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NGC PF 63 RB
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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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| Judd-192 |
United States
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COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1858 J-192
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NGC PF 66
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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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| Judd-193 |
United States
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Copper-nickel 1C 1858 J-193
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NGC PF 65
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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 |
United States
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COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1858 J-198
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PCGS PF 64
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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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| Judd-203 |
United States
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Copper-nickel 1C 1858 J-203
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PCGS PF 63
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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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| Judd-228 |
United States
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Copper-nickel 1C 1859 J-228
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PCGS MS 65
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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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| Judd-236 |
United States
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COPPER 50C 1859 J-236
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NGC PF 64 BN
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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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| Judd-242 |
United States
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Copper 50C 1859 J-242
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PCGS PF 65 Brown
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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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| Judd-242 |
United States
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50C 1859 J-242 ELIASBERG
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NGC PF 66 RB
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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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| Judd-245 |
United States
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Silver 50C 1859 J-245
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PCGS PF 64
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The obverse features a bust of Liberty facing right with a wreath of oak and vine leaves adorning her head. The word LIBERTY is inscribed on a ribbon that overlies Liberty's shoulder. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the periphery, the date 1859 is below. The reverse displays a spread eagle design with the ribbon in its beak "perfect," that is, not incomplete like found on examples of some varieties (Pollock-303 and 304, for example). Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Considerable brilliance is noted beneath light gray-blue toning.
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| Judd-287 |
United States
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Copper $10 1861 J-287 BRONZED P-344
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NGC PF 65 BN
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The design is identical to the issued "Rounded Bun" subtype of the 1861 Liberty eagle, except the legend GOD OUR TRUST is placed sans scroll above the eagle. The high date Pollock variant of this pattern. The other variety, Pollock-342, has a low date and a "Bulging" middle bun. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Bronzed as usually seen. This is a fully struck medium brown specimen.
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| Judd-238 |
United States
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Copper 50C 1859 J-238
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NGC PF 66 BN
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The Longacre 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 HALF DOLLAR in the center and is surrounded by a wreath similar to that seen on the reverse of the 1860 to 1916 dime. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Of the 30 or so examples that are believed to exist of this pattern, this is one of the finest, second only to s lone PR67 Brown listed by NGC. Even though the surfaces are listed as Brown, there are significant portions of mint red around the devices and within the recesses. The reverse rather than brown is actually predominantly blue. The fields are deeply reflective and there are no mentionable or noticeable marks on either side.
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| Judd-294 Restrike |
United States
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50C 1862 J-294
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NGC PF 65 BN
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The design is similar to that used on regular issue 1862 Seated half dollars, except that a scroll with the motto GOD OUR TRUST is present above the eagle's head. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. The surfaces are bronzed, thus this is one of the restrikes first mentioned by W. Elliot Woodward in 1880. Each side has uniform reddish-brown patina.
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| Judd-299 |
United States
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Bronze 1C 1863 J-299 THIN
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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A transitional pattern for the 1864 No L bronze cent. Struck in bronze with a plain edge and medallic die alignment. The surfaces of this Choice example are an attractive blend of golden-tan with traces of luster in certain crevices. The devices are exquisitely detailed.
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| Judd-300 |
United States
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COPPER-NICKEL 1C 1863 J-300
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NGC MS 65
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Rarity High 6 (less than 20 existent). Struck in copper-nickel with a reeded edge. The regular-issue 1863 Indian cent dies struck in copper-nickel, but with a reeded edge. Pollock's low date variant. Lustrous and sharply struck with a mark-free appearance. The obverse margin and the reverse are slightly faded peach-red while the obverse field and portrait display sea-green. Interesting die crumbling is noted between 9 and 12 o'clock on the obverse rim.
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| Judd-305 |
United States
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Copper 2C 1863 J-305
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PCGS PF 63 Brown
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The obverse features a right-facing bust of George Washington as the central design element. The motto GOD AND OUR COUNTRY is above, the date 1863 is below and there is a single star both before and after the base of the portrait. The reverse exhibits a wreath of wheat around the denomination 2 CENTS with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above. The word CENTS is markedly curved. Struck in copper or bronze with a plain edge. Lighter medium-brown patina to the obverse, the reverse is more deeply toned with a mostly copper-brown sheen. Glints of faded color are evident here and there around some of the devices on both sides. Highlights of blue-gray patina scattered about on the reverse.
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| Judd-327 thin |
United States
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Aluminum 10C 1863 J-327
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PCGS PF 64
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The obverse depicts a Union shield pierced by two arrows; a simple wreath rests above. The remainder of the design consists of token-like legends; EXCHANGED FOR U.S. NOTES on the obverse, POSTAL CURRENCY ACT JULY 1862 and 10 CENTS 1863 on the reverse. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. An early attempt to replace the despised fractional currency pieces in circulation; the two cent piece, three cent nickel, and Shield nickel were eventually introduced for this purpose. Free from spots. Gleaming and silvery fresh in color.
Apparently examples of J-327 were struck on both thick and thin aluminum planchets, although neither the Judd nor Pollock reference books denote such. The thin planchet apparently was abandoned due to the striking process resulting in a waviness to the coin. To date, only two examples of the thin planchet variety are know, this being the finest (the other being graded 62).
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| Judd-339 |
United States
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Copper 50C 1863 J-339
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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Similar to the regular issue design, but with GOD OUR TRUST on a scroll in the field above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Unbronzed. The surfaces show light reddish-brown color with golden highlights. The design elements are fully brought up on each side. CAC stickered.
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| Judd-341 |
United States
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Copper 50C 1863 J-341
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NGC PF 64 BN
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Similar to the regular issue dies, except the motto GOD OUR TRUST is set directly into the field with no scroll above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This same design also was struck for collectors but dated 1861 and 1862. Each side is deeply toned with traces of cherry-red evident in the fields. Fully struck and defect-free.
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| Judd-350 |
United States
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Copper $10 1863 J-350
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PCGS PF 65 Brown
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Similar to the then-contemporary Liberty eagle design, except that GOD OUR TRUST is placed on a scroll in the upper reverse field. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. A decisively detailed specimen with rich mocha-cinnamon hues. Carefully preserved with strong eye appeal. CAC stickered.
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| Judd-350 |
United States
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$10 1863 J-350
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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The obverse and reverse designs are the same that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1863 Liberty Eagles with the exception of the presence of the motto GOD OUR TRUST on a scroll in the upper-reverse field. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This is a handsome near-Gem, awash in deep, rich, reddish-copper patina. With a full strike and smooth-looking features, the surfaces are not all that far from an even higher numeric grade.
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| Judd-350 |
United States
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Copper $10 1863 J-350 BRONZED
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NGC PF 64 BN
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Similar to the then-contemporary Liberty eagle design, except that GOD OUR TRUST is placed on a scroll in the upper reverse field. Struck in copper and bronzed with a reeded edge. The design elements are fully struck, and the surfaces are problem-free for the grade. Medium red-brown coloration.
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| Judd-356 |
United States
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Copper-tin 1C 1864 J-356
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PCGS PF 65 Red Brown
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Struck from the same dies as the 1864 No L Indian cent on a planchet composed of 90% copper and 10% tin with a plain edge. This coin looks much like a regular issue copper-nickel Indian cent, but the surfaces are a little brighter, with a silver-tan sheen streaked with honey color through the central obverse. The frosty surfaces are boldly impressed.
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| Judd-356A |
United States
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Bronze 1C 1864 J-356a
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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While both the obverse and the reverse of this example mimic those of the 1864 No L business strike cent, this pattern was struck on bronze planchets whose thickness resembles that of the copper-nickel issues. A seamless chocolate-brown near-Gem, razor-sharp and beautifully preserved. CAC stickered.
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| Judd-356C (Billon) |
United States
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Billon (Copper - silver alloy) 1C 1864 J-356 SIMPSON
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NGC MS 65 RB
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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.
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| Judd-387 |
United States
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Copper 25C 1864 J-387
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NGC PF 65 BN
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Similar to the regular issue 1864 Seated quarter, but the motto IN GOD WE TRUST has been added on a scroll in the upper reverse field that did not appear on production quarters until 1866. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Deep blue-brown toning overall with some slight golden accents at selected recesses of the design, particularly on the reverse. Finest known.
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| Judd-413 |
United States
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Copper 3CN 1865 J-413
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NGC PF 65 RB
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The dies are the regular dies for the three cent nickel of 1865, but this piece is struck in copper. Gorgeous blue and magenta hues reside on both sides of this gem (the photos really don't do justice to this coin). Free of spots or handling issues; a truly stunning example.
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| Judd-430 |
United States
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Copper 50C 1865 J-430 SIMPSON
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NGC PF 63 BN
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Regular dies trial issue. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This popular transitional issue is believed to have been struck along with other restrikes dated 1863 and 1864. It is possible, however, that some of the dozen or so known examples were actually struck in 1865. Both obverse and reverse have a mixture of deep blue-green and brown patina with occasional hints of red.
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| Judd-432 |
United States
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Copper 50C 1865 J-432
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NGC PF 65 BN
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Both obverse and reverse dies were used for regular-issue coinage in 1865. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Traditionally, Judd-432 has been listed as a die trials issue but there was no intent to change the design or metal composition of the Seated Liberty half; the only planned change was the introduction of the motto, as occurred in 1866. The motto is missing on this piece. Like many off-metal strikings, it is possible that this issue was actually produced by Mint employees for sale to collectors. It is estimated that a population of no more that a half-dozen of this pieces survive. This is a lovely piece with brown, blue, and scarlet color.
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| Judd-462 |
United States
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5C 1866 J-462
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NGC PF 64 BN
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| Judd-489 |
United States
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5C 1866 J-489
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PCGS PF 65
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The obverse has a shield design similar to that adopted for the regular issue Shield nickel, except that the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is expressed in smaller letters and the date is divided by the ball at the base of the shield. On the reverse, the "Dutch" 5 is surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the rim. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Light rose-gold toning over well-preserved and pleasingly luminous surfaces. The remnants of an errant T appear to the right of the word TRUST. Housed in a first-generation holder. CAC stickered.
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| Judd-495 |
United States
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5C 1866 J-495
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NGC PF 64 BN
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| Judd-504 |
United States
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Nickel 5C 1866 J-504
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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The obverse is a regular dies Shield nickel, while the reverse has UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and a sparse wreath around a numeral 5. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. This is a carefully preserved and attractive pattern with great contrast and little color. A touch of granularity through the centers, the result of clogged dies, is typical for this very rare pattern.
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| Judd-508 |
United States
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5C 1866 J-508
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PCGS PF 64 Red Brown
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Similar to the issued 1866 Shield nickel, but the reverse lacks rays, a change made to the circulating design the next year. Struck in copper with a plain edge. The golden-brown surfaces display ruby-red, forest-green, and orange hues when rotated beneath a light. Exactingly struck and minimally abraded. Encapsulated in an old green label holder.
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| Judd-572 |
United States
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5C 1867 J-572
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PCGS PF 65 Brown
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| Judd-676 |
United States
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Nickel 3CN 1869 J-676
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PCGS PF 64
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Similar to the adopted design for the three cent nickel except that the surface of the Roman numeral is smooth and the date larger. Distinguished from the other three cent nickel pattern of this year by the presence of short reverse dentils and a longer left ribbon tip. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Short and long denticle versions were struck of this pattern and it appears the short denticles variant is the more commonly encountered of the two.
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| Judd-676 |
United States
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Nickel 3CN 1869 J-676
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NGC PF 65 CAMEO
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At first glance this pattern closely resembles the circulating three cent nickel, but the portrait is smaller relative to the overall design, and the columns on the reverse are plain rather than ribbed. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. The Pollock-753 variant with widely separated left ribbon ends. This is an attractive ice-white Gem Cameo with good contrast and eye appeal. The reverse adds tinges of gold and ice-blue.
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| Judd-698 |
United States
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COPPER 10C 1869 J-698
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NGC PF 65 BN
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Judd-698; Pollock-777. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Rarity Low 7 (less than 12 existent). Standard Silver design with a right facing bust of Liberty wearing a cap ornamented with three stars, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border, and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below. On the reverse, the denomination 10 CENTS is surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, the inscription STANDARD SILVER above, and the date 1869 below. This is a handsome, richly toned Gem with a sharp strike and smooth surfaces.
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| Judd-702 |
United States
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Silver 10C 1869 J-702
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NGC PF 65
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Head of Liberty right with unadorned tiara, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, IN GOD WE TRUST on ribbon below, reverse with STANDARD SILVER above wreath, date below, 10 / CENTS within. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A warmly toned piece awash in a blend of pale lavender and dove gray patina. Well mirrored finish, as best appreciated at more direct light angles, and free of distracting contact.
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| Judd-728 |
United States
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Silver 25C 1869 J-728
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PCGS PF 63
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On the obverse a right-facing Liberty wears a starless tiara. A headband behind the tiara bears the legend LIBERTY in raised letters. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA borders the upper rim, with IN GOD WE TRUST on a curved ribbon below. On the reverse STANDARD SILVER borders the upper edge, with 25 / CENTS in an open oak and laurel wreath. Struck in silver with a plain edge. This piece exhibits deep steel gray patina with a bold strike.
Pollock states in his 1994 reference that there is a possibility that Judd-728 exists at two different weights, 77 grains and 84 grains. (The weight of this piece is not specified on the insert.) All of the examples in the Pollock census, where the specifications are documented, appear to be of the former weight. It is interesting to note that only two examples of the 20 pieces thus certified by NGC and PCGS combined have been designated as Cameo proofs. Apparently the dies were prepared in such a manner that cameo contrast on the final product was not a consideration.
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| Judd-742a |
United States
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Silver 50C 1869 J-742
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PCGS PF 62
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A bust of Liberty wearing a cap ornamented with two stars faces right, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the figure, and a scroll with IN GOD WE TRUST is below. The reverse depicts 50 CENTS centered in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves with STANDARD SILVER above and the date, 1869, below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. This lightly toned piece has a typical strike for the issue.
The PCGS insert presently lists this piece as J-742 which is incorrect as the obverse ribbon lacks the B initial, making this piece the much rarer J-742a.
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| Judd-750 |
United States
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50C 1869 J-750
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PCGS PF 66 Red Brown
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| Judd-828 |
United States
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Copper 10C 1870 J-828
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NGC PF 65 BN
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Attributed to William Barber, the obverse depicts a seated figure of Liberty facing left and supporting a shield in her right hand, an olive branch in her left. A free-standing liberty pole is present behind the shield. On the reverse 10 CENTS is within a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription STANDARD above. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Both sides have taken on a deep blue patina, while a few traces of original red can still be seen. The fields are deeply mirrored, the devices are fully brought up throughout.
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| Judd-834 |
United States
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Copper 10C 1870 J-834
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PCGS PF 64 Brown
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The William Barber obverse depicts a seated figure of Liberty facing left and supporting a shield in her right hand with an olive branch in her left. A free-standing liberty pole is present behind the shield. The reverse is from a regular issue Seated dime reverse die. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Pleasing chestnut-brown with hints of lavender and blue toning on each side.
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